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P748 GJM

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 GJM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front wings and body work damaged

offside front wheel bearing slight noise and play

Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front wings and body work damaged

offside front wheel bearing slight noise and play

slight play front prop joint

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise front wings damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,662 miles

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

body damage around vehicle cab

offside front sidelight lense cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,643 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

body damage around vehicle cab

front number plate loose but secure

offside front sidelight lense cracked

offside headlight slightly insecure but pattern ok

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

advise slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,030 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,339 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,336 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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P748 GJM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P748 GJM, 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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P748 GJM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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