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S474 JLM

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,785 mi
Last recorded181,785 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 JLM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 181,785 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 181,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 181,785 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 181,785 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 181,785 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 181,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn stable bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 181,789 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 181,785 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 181,787 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 181,786 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 178,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 174,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 171,044 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 166,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 166,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 161,198 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 161,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 152,205 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 133,724 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 133,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 123,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 123,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,881 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 122,881 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 120,008 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2008 120,008 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,069 miles

both front and rear propshaft u/js worn

brake warning light on

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 23 Aug 2007 112,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear propshaft u/js worn

brake warning light on

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 24 Aug 2006 98,848 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,848 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 83,819 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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S474 JLM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S474 JLM, 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 S474 JLM registered?

S474 JLM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S474 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 JLM shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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