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R976 MUD

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 MUD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 158,641 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 158,638 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 157,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 153,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 150,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 149,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 142,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 142,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever causing brake bind (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36%lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 139,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 119,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 115,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 101,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,521 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 98,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,989 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 87,961 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 87,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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R976 MUD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R976 MUD, 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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What year was R976 MUD registered?

R976 MUD is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R976 MUD safe to buy?

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