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P835 FNR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

156,210 mi
Last recorded156,210 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 FNR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion to underside

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

propshaft center bearing has play

Fail 14 May 2014 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

general surface corrosion to underside

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

propshaft center bearing has play

Fail 25 Apr 2014 156,210 miles

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 156,210 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 156,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 156,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 148,279 miles

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2010 148,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,636 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged but not effecting function

Fail 17 Aug 2009 137,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside door mirror damaged but not effecting function

Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,071 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 124,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 124,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 104,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 87,169 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 86,708 miles

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

Front Drive shaft damaged (2.4.G.6a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

excessive oil leak on n/s and o/s front ball pivot oil seals

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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P835 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P835 FNR, 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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P835 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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