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181,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front and rear propshaft u/js worn
brake warning light on
n/s washer jet inop
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
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)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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S474 JLM is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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