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R944 BBA

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,495 mi
Last recorded147,495 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front steering hub joint has play. Recommend repair.

Offside inner sill on body has corrosion causing holes. Corrosion is not within any prescribed area at time of test.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing from pipe, system still secure.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Unable to check fuel cap as key supplied does not fit lock.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 147,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front steering hub joint has play. Recommend repair.

Offside inner sill on body has corrosion causing holes. Corrosion is not within any prescribed area at time of test.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing from pipe, system still secure.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Unable to check fuel cap as key supplied does not fit lock.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 144,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 144,238 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2010 140,829 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,600 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in front hubs

Pass 11 Nov 2008 119,236 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 119,224 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 111,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front number plate lamp damaged

n/s front lens damaged

n/s indicator lamp lens damaged

o/s rear side lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2007 111,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate lamp damaged

n/s front lens damaged

n/s indicator lamp lens damaged

o/s rear side lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 103,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s wing repeator light lense missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,236 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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R944 BBA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R944 BBA, 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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R944 BBA is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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