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P824 GAL

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,237 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body corroded but not as yet causing anysharp edges

Fail 27 Aug 2010 124,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body corroded but not as yet causing anysharp edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 117,141 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 108,764 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,764 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2007 99,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,433 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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P824 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P824 GAL registered?

P824 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P824 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P824 GAL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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