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P629 WTX

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,427 mi
Last recorded153,427 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 WTX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 153,427 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

slight leak from both front swivels

Pass 22 May 2013 149,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 149,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,489 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front spring eye & shackle bushes deteriorated

movement in offside drag link ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2012 143,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front spring eye & shackle bushes deteriorated

movement in offside drag link ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front swivel joints weeping on limit

n/s front h/lamp slightly dim

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear spring eye+anchor bushes showing deterioration

Fail 25 Aug 2011 136,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front swivel joints weeping on limit

n/s front h/lamp slightly dim

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear spring eye+anchor bushes showing deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all sping eye/anchor bushes slightly deteriorated+both rear at rear have play

both front tyres have badly uneven treadwear

front swivel joint play

o/s front swivel joint weeping on limit

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 26 Aug 2010 126,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all sping eye/anchor bushes slightly deteriorated+both rear at rear have play

both front tyres have badly uneven treadwear

front swivel joint play

o/s front swivel joint weeping on limit

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,760 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all spring eye+anchor bushes slightly deteriorated+both rear at rear spring eye bushes have slight play

all tyres have uneven treadwear+o/s front treadwear badly uneven

n/s wiper split

o/s front swivel joint weeping+both front swivel joints slightly pitted

towbar elec plug has tempary repair

Fail 1 Sep 2009 117,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all spring eye+anchor bushes slightly deteriorated+both rear at rear spring eye bushes have slight play

all tyres have uneven treadwear+o/s front treadwear badly uneven

n/s wiper split

o/s front swivel joint weeping+both front swivel joints slightly pitted

towbar elec plug has tempary repair

Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 82,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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P629 WTX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P629 WTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P629 WTX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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