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P875 GAL

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 112,540 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 106,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 105,576 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 105,576 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,973 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 90,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P875 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P875 GAL, 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 P875 GAL registered?

P875 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P875 GAL safe to buy?

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