MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emmisions only just passed
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P742 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P742 RPV, 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 P742 RPV registered?
P742 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P742 RPV safe to buy?
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