MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Handbrake light on
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery terminals loose
General underbody corrosion
Handbrake light on
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
battery light on
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear lens cracked
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn front prop, front u.j. ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and middle box joint area (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing snapped stud (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front u.j ()
damage to rear of vehicle bumper mount positions
n/s rear lens cracked
o/s front wheel swivel housing appears to be leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight leak on steering box
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front swivels leaking
oil leak
play in prop rear universal joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front disc warped
slight exhaust blow
wipers split on ends
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front disc warped
wipers split on ends
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust rusty
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
n/s/r shocker damp
o/s/f shocker damp
o/s/f side light lense cracked
rear diff oil leak
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty
n/s/f sidelight lens broke
n/s/r light lens cracked
rear diff oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general body damage
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
general body damage
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
both rear tyres & nearside front tyre close to wear limits
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P657 MTR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P657 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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P657 MTR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 May 1997.
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