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P844 ECJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,231 mi
Last recorded240,231 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 ECJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 240,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 235,011 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 235,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 230,690 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable worn on slider (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front axle swivel seal weeping

Fail 2 Apr 2024 230,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable worn on slider (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front axle swivel seal weeping

Pass 28 Mar 2023 225,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 225,555 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 220,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 220,679 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 214,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear body damage

Pass 27 Mar 2020 208,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 203,977 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

body has damage & corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 199,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 196,221 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 196,176 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 188,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 174,701 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

handbrake poor

Pass 6 Jan 2014 166,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 166,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 160,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 159,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 151,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 142,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 134,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 128,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 128,230 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,453 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 106,533 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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P844 ECJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P844 ECJ, 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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P844 ECJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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