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P662 KSN

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,517 mi
Last recorded153,517 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 KSN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 153,517 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tail gate does not open

front prop shaft uj joints worn to excess

Pass 15 Mar 2010 148,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 148,974 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 143,454 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 143,444 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 138,689 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 138,689 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 130,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 130,150 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2006 123,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 123,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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P662 KSN is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P662 KSN, 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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P662 KSN is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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