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P749 KKW

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,642 mi
Last recorded139,642 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 KKW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 139,434 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 Sep 2012 135,641 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,639 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,838 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 128,052 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 128,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 123,036 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 123,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 118,918 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 118,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 114,180 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 114,178 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 108,097 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

both front wiper blades smeary

offside and nearside front leaf springs front shackle bushes worn badly

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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P749 KKW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P749 KKW, 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 P749 KKW registered?

P749 KKW is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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