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P762 FST

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 FST
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,603 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,074 miles

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

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

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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P762 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P762 FST, 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 P762 FST registered?

P762 FST is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P762 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 FST shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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