MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front steering hubs are slightly leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front steering hubs are slightly leaking
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork in poor condition
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork in poor condition
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
very bad oil leaks covering most of front end underneath
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake resovoir cap missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Brake reservoir filler cap missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S front tyre feathered.
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P820 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P820 GAL, 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 P820 GAL registered?
P820 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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