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P661 GJK

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

268,378 mi
Last recorded268,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 268,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 260,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 257,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2024 257,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 253,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 247,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 247,691 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 241,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 239,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

Fail 27 May 2020 239,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

265/70r16

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

Pass 28 May 2019 230,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank guard corroded

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

n/s rear bump stop det

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 221,717 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine undertray corroded

fuel tank shield corroded

handbrake travel

o/s front washer weak

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 211,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion steering/suspension components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 31 May 2017 211,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion steering/suspension components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 201,824 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

265/70r16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

suspension arm ball joint gaiters det

Fail 2 Jun 2016 201,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

265/70r16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

fuel tank shield corroded

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

suspension arm ball joint gaiters det

Pass 30 May 2015 191,278 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front undertray corroded

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 182,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front washers weak

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 5 Jun 2013 170,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust det

n/s front a/roll bar link fitted opp way to offside but not affecting operation

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

spare wheel rim heavily corroded

undertray corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 159,167 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust det

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 149,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres slightly perished

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 31 May 2011 149,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres slightly perished

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 138,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 138,245 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 130,927 miles

sump shield corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 130,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sump shield corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 120,445 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 8 May 2008 120,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 112,248 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 90,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P661 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 P661 GJK, 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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P661 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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