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R982 EWR

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 EWR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,482 miles

Front prop joinj worn

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,477 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Side repeater missing both sides (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front prop joinj worn

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

Pass 8 May 2015 112,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 87,927 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,530 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

towing socket insucure and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,530 miles

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

towing socket insucure and corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 77,524 miles

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

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front hub seals slightly leaking

slight play from rear prop uj

Pass 8 May 2010 72,827 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s front swivel leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2009 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s front swivel leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,817 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and leaking gases slightly.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 59,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and leaking gases slightly.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 54,580 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,757 miles

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

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

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

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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R982 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 R982 EWR, 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 R982 EWR registered?

R982 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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