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R948 TRV

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,450 mi
Last recorded192,450 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 192,450 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside axle oil seals leaking

Front nearside and offside spring shackle rubbers worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 192,450 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside axle oil seals leaking

Front nearside and offside spring shackle rubbers worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 189,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front suspension becoming soft

nearside and offside front tractor joints leaking oil

Fail 20 Sep 2017 189,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front suspension becoming soft

nearside and offside front tractor joints leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2016 185,952 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 185,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 181,926 miles

Front slight play in heel bearings or hubs

in balance on front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 177,119 miles

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

body in poor condition (taped )

slight leak from o/s tractor joint

Pass 1 Oct 2013 173,107 miles

Front tyre walls cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 173,107 miles

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

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

Front tyre walls cracked

N/S /F TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING

Pass 20 Sep 2012 168,606 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 164,972 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer poor.

slight play in front hub assys

Pass 21 Sep 2010 161,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front hubs have slight oil leaks.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 161,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front hubs have slight oil leaks.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 150,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

has excessive oil leak from nearside axle beam swivel joint

Fail 8 Sep 2008 138,606 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 138,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 129,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 118,129 miles

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

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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R948 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R948 TRV, 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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R948 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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