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P863 GSR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,519 mi
Last recorded196,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 GSR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 196,519 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 196,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2007 188,611 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 177,280 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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P863 GSR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P863 GSR, 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 P863 GSR registered?

P863 GSR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P863 GSR safe to buy?

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