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P809 GPF

1997 Toyota Unknown

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Unknown124,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 May 2025 146,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 141,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 141,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,491 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 137,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear seat belts and buckles removed

How Reliable is the Toyota Unknown?

Based on 12,800 MOT tests across 3,075 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
5,853
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,075
On UK Roads
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P809 GPF is a 1997 Toyota Unknown in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 124,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Toyota Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P809 GPF is a 1997 Toyota Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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