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P841 FNR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,401 mi
Last recorded170,401 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 FNR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 170,401 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 170,401 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,080 miles

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f hub leaking

power steering leak around box

Fail 25 Mar 2009 155,080 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f hub leaking

power steering leak around box

Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,063 miles

both front speres leaking

front exhaust bracket insecure

front wheels binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

steering box leaking/moist

Fail 31 Mar 2008 142,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front speres leaking

front wheels binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

steering box leaking/moist

Pass 13 Mar 2007 126,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both spheres leaking.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 126,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both spheres leaking.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 114,238 miles

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

front spheres moist.

number plate lamp dim.

slight play in steering box.

steering box moist.

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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P841 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P841 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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P841 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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