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R217 KJT

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,171 mi
Last recorded261,171 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 KJT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 261,171 miles

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

alternator belts loose

front number plate loose, however still secure

steering damper end bent

under body/chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 261,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

alternator belts loose

front number plate loose, however still secure

under body/chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 258,096 miles

front brake pads rattling in carriers however secure

intermediate steering arm ball joint has slight play

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2010 251,251 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 251,251 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 245,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 217,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 187,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 160,085 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 160,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

FRONT HUBS LEAKING BUT NOT EFFECTING BRAKING SYSTEM

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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R217 KJT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R217 KJT, 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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R217 KJT is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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