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P815 NOO

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,743 mi
Last recorded197,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 NOO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 197,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

light surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2017 187,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft UJ casing damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washers not working

Fail 9 Jan 2017 186,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft UJ casing damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washers not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 175,899 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering joint (mounted to chassis)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 167,440 miles

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

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

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

front disc inner faces corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2014 167,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front disc inner faces corroded

rear tyres wearing low o/s rear nail in that cannot be repaired

Pass 16 Dec 2013 157,064 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s rear shackle bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 156,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 142,864 miles

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

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

rear spring shackle bushes perished and worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 142,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

radiator leaking

rear spring shackle bushes perished and worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,032 miles

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

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

exhaust clap loose but exhaust is secure

o/s rear tyre cut but no chords evident

rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,935 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clap loose but exhaust is secure

o/s rear tyre cut but no chords evident

rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate delaminated

slight imbalance rear brakes

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

unable to fully assess brake pipes above fuel tank recommend repair

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes imbalance close to limit

Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,592 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes imbalance close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,138 miles

Flexi locking fuel cap fitted

cannot fully assess rear brake pipes above fuel tank

inside of cab lots of loose debris

inspection of buck only possible from underside due to load in back

Fail 24 Oct 2008 106,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Flexi locking fuel cap fitted

cannot fully assess rear brake pipes above fuel tank

inside of cab lots of loose debris

inspection of buck only possible from underside due to load in back

Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,721 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front suspension has little clearance between bump stops

Fail 29 Oct 2007 100,720 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front suspension has little clearance between bump stops

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,873 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2006 95,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P815 NOO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P815 NOO, 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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P815 NOO is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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