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P801 LHL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 LHL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 78,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,756 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,756 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 69,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,887 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 58,887 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,739 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 54,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,574 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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P801 LHL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P801 LHL, 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 P801 LHL registered?

P801 LHL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P801 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 LHL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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