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P649 MTR

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 MTR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,691 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,156 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 77,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,609 miles

front an rear spring bushes in poor condition

front an rear tyres in poor condition

front drag link rear end worn

front hubs leaking badley

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front an rear spring bushes in poor condition

front an rear tyres in poor condition

front drag link rear end worn

front hubs leaking badley

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,036 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

rear prop shaft u-j worn

slught leak from both front hub seals

some play in front and rear drag links

wear in various spring bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,111 miles

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

body damage on n/s of vehicle not allowing passenger door to open fully.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,769 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,602 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

brake warning light on

front brake imbalance on maximum limit 25%

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

slight leak in front tractor joints

Fail 20 Feb 2007 48,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake warning light on

front brake imbalance on maximum limit 25%

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

slight leak in front tractor joints

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

propshaft defective

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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P649 MTR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P649 MTR, 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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P649 MTR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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