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P655 NKE

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,877 mi
Last recorded175,877 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 NKE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 175,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 175,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 171,950 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Torsion bar bend but not affecting stability

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Torsion bar bend but not affecting stability

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2014 163,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 163,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 158,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight blow exhaust

Fail 16 Jul 2012 155,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 145,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 134,195 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 127,673 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 121,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,677 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 109,033 miles

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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P655 NKE 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 P655 NKE, 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 P655 NKE registered?

P655 NKE is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P655 NKE safe to buy?

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