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P849 PNG

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

118,376 mi
Last recorded118,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 PNG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,376 miles

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

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn

front propshaft front u.j has excessive play

rear propshaft front and rear universal joints have excessive play

Fail 11 Jan 2008 118,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn

front propshaft front u.j has excessive play

rear propshaft front and rear universal joints have excessive play

Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,618 miles

as before on failer no 123992117034

Fail 15 Jan 2007

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brakes not tested

removed test from site

Fail 12 Jan 2007 108,542 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 103,516 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 103,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 103,404 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front prop front uj movement

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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P849 PNG 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 37.5%.

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 P849 PNG, 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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P849 PNG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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