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P797 RAF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 RAF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 67,028 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 67,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

osf headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,560 miles

accident damage to offside front

battery light,brake warning light and low oil warning lamps lit on dashboard

front brake discs corroded and pitted

horn not as loud as it should possibly be

offside headlamp glass cracked

oil level on minimum

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,560 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to offside front

battery light,brake warning light and low oil warning lamps lit on dashboard

front brake discs corroded and pitted

horn not as loud as it should possibly be

offside headlamp glass cracked

oil level on minimum

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,183 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front discs corroded and pitted on the edges

nearside and offside ball seals leaking

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded and pitted on the edges

nearside and offside ball seals leaking

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,204 miles

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

offside and nearside front hubs have slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 51,442 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P797 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P797 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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P797 RAF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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