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P638 MRE

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,366 mi
Last recorded185,366 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 185,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise light corrosion to underside of car

Fail 30 May 2008 185,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise light corrosion to underside of car

Pass 9 May 2007 175,337 miles

all four sides of vehicle accident damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 27 Apr 2007 175,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

acident damage to all four sides off vehicle but no sharp edges

Pass 15 Apr 2006 160,129 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 160,129 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P638 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P638 MRE, 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 P638 MRE registered?

P638 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P638 MRE safe to buy?

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