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P657 MTR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 MTR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 143,652 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 143,642 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 143,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,241 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 140,230 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 139,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 133,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 125,306 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,039 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 116,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,326 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

n/s/f sidelight lens broke

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 114,222 miles

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

general body damage

Fail 25 Apr 2008 114,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 110,186 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 101,096 miles

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

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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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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