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P62 TGW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,936 mi
Last recorded102,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 TGW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe fallen off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 86,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,285 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 73,274 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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P62 TGW 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P62 TGW, 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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What year was P62 TGW registered?

P62 TGW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P62 TGW safe to buy?

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