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R984 TKP

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,994 mi
Last recorded103,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 TKP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,994 miles

play at off side rear steering arm joint

some vertical play at off side front wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,496 miles

off side and near side rear leaf spring rear hanger bushes worn

off side front tyre worn down to legal limits and needs replacing

play in off side front wheel bearing

play in steering joint behind off side front wheel

rear of off side and near side front hubs oily

Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,852 miles

some play at off side front wheel

some play in off side steering arm joints

Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,782 miles

off side and near side front hub oil seals leaking

off side front tyre worn down to legal limits in places

play at off side front wheel

some play in steering joints

Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,709 miles

off side and near side front hub oil seals leaking

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

play in steering mechanism

Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

off side and near side front hub oil seals leaking

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

play in steering mechanism

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,965 miles

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

rear exhaust section corroded and blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,278 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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R984 TKP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R984 TKP, 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 R984 TKP registered?

R984 TKP is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R984 TKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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