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P856 XJR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 XJR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,951 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,951 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,842 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,486 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 114,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,084 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion noted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,876 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,589 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 113,532 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills and inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,818 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 110,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 108,656 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 108,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,049 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,253 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,411 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 105,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,661 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 103,652 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 101,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P856 XJR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P856 XJR, 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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What year was P856 XJR registered?

P856 XJR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P856 XJR safe to buy?

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