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P780 RAF

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,686 mi
Last recorded70,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 RAF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over upper body damage

excessive corrsion front and rear axles

excessive under body corrosion but not holed at time of test

exhaust deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear leaf springs and bolts corroded but not weakend at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front numberplate secured with cable tie secure at time of test

n/s front tyre cut on side walls cords not exposed at time of test

rear chassis rusty but not holed at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed at time of test

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,564 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

front exhaust mount fractured but exhaust secure

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

offside rear reflecter slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brakes slightly binding

front axle steering ball joints slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 54,352 miles

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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P780 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P780 RAF, 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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P780 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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