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P669 XFG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 XFG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 161,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,100 miles

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

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

grease around nearside front hub unit and slight play

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 14 Oct 2021 161,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

grease around nearside front hub unit and slight play

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 3 Nov 2020 161,009 miles

Nearside Front hub unit slight play

Pass 8 May 2019 160,827 miles

grease and oil around nearside front tractor unit

oil around engine

play in front wheel bearings suggest attention

underside and components corroded and undersealed in places

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 May 2019 160,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

grease and oil around nearside front tractor unit

oil around engine

play in front wheel bearings suggest attention

underside and components corroded and undersealed in places

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 May 2018 160,523 miles

All suspension componants slightly corroded

Centre exhaust pipe has minor leak of gasses

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Metal brake pipes over chassis slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight under body/chassis corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 159,044 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes corroded in places front to rear

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside to centre track rod end arm rubber deteriorated

o/s/r wheel slightly grabbing

rear exhaust pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 May 2016 155,636 miles

oil leaks

play in both sides front wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2016 155,491 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

oil leaks

play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2015 151,178 miles

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

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

steering system slight play

Pass 2 May 2014 146,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front wiper blade split on ends

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear lamp lenses cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 142,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis undersealed and corroded

fluid around nearside front hub

movement in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 30 May 2012 140,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 140,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness around n/s front hub

Pass 17 May 2011 138,311 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 138,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 136,036 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 17 May 2010 135,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 7 May 2009 130,009 miles

Oil leak

both fronts and both rear sroad springs all bushes worn and perished

both fronts and o/s/rear tyre worn

both fronts wheel bearings slight play

windsrceen damaged

Pass 8 May 2008 121,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 113,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 103,390 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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P669 XFG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P669 XFG, 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 P669 XFG registered?

P669 XFG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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