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P861 OHJ

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 OHJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,358 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s/front hub light misting of oil around it

o/s/front steering arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s/front hub light misting of oil around it

o/s/front steering arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,906 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,781 miles

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

rear diff seal has major leak of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,966 miles

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

o/s/front hub seal on axle leaking

o/s/front tyre bald on outer edge

rear axle leaking from drive seal to diff

Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,406 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)

offside front hub has serious leak from the seal

rear axle has serious oil leak from diff seal

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

offside front hub has serious leak from the seal

rear axle has serious oil leak from diff seal

Pass 11 Aug 2009 107,543 miles

battery insecure

front and rear leaf springs are corroded and starting to distort

front hubs are leaking

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers are damp

play in nearside front wheel bearing. Borderline pass

rear diff leaking badly

rear leaf spring bushes are worn

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steering drop arm joints are worn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 107,394 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

front and rear leaf springs are corroded and starting to distort

front hubs are leaking

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers are damp

play in nearside front wheel bearing. Borderline pass

radiator leaking

rear diff leaking badly

rear leaf spring bushes are worn

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steering drop arm joints are worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 101,426 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

grease leaking from offside front swivel housing

oil leak from rear diff

slight play at front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,339 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

grease leaking from offside front swivel housing

oil leak from rear diff

slight play at front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,753 miles

nearside rear leaf spring rear bush is worn

oil around rear differential

radiator leak

slight play at front wheel bearings

slight play at the steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,118 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR tyre has object inside

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Speedo inop

Top mounting bracket worn

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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P861 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P861 OHJ, 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 P861 OHJ registered?

P861 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P861 OHJ safe to buy?

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