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P803 FEJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,301 miles

O/S front and O/S rear brake pipes surface rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2016 152,674 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 149,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 146,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 146,065 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 143,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 143,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 140,422 miles

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

both front discs scored

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 133,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,485 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 129,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 121,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 109,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 106,208 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 106,208 miles

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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P803 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P803 FEJ, 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 P803 FEJ registered?

P803 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P803 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 FEJ shows 18 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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