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P98 LRX

1997 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,221 mi
Last recorded234,221 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Lux139,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 234,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 220,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 203,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 186,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 160,868 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 160,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 110,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,725 miles

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How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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P98 LRX is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 139,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P98 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P98 LRX registered?

P98 LRX is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P98 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 LRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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