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R985 HGX

1997 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,395 mi
Last recorded247,395 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 HGX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 247,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 244,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 244,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 243,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs slight oil leak

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 239,386 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 239,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front hub seal slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 237,106 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 237,106 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 235,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 221,135 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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R985 HGX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R985 HGX, 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 R985 HGX registered?

R985 HGX is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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