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R847 DGG

1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,910 mi
Last recorded167,910 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel117,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 DGG
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 167,910 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 May 2007 141,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 141,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 129,992 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,053
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 48
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 33
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R847 DGG is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Green 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 Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 117,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R847 DGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R847 DGG is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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