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P746 NKU

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,157 mi
Last recorded165,157 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 NKU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 165,157 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 165,157 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,350 miles

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

nearside front wheel arch jagged edge covered in tape

Fail 3 Mar 2010 160,350 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

nearside front wheel arch jagged edge covered in tape

Pass 4 Mar 2009 156,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 156,755 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 148,022 miles

DAMPNESS ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 16 Oct 2007 148,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

DAMPNESS ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 141,783 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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P746 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P746 NKU, 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 P746 NKU registered?

P746 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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