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SRO 701

1997 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,829 mi
Last recorded164,829 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 701
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 164,829 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front drop arm ball joint

tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2023 164,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pipes corroded

play in front drop arm ball joint

tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2019 164,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 163,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 162,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 161,641 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded, chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 161,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 May 2014 161,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

RH rear bake dragging

Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,079 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 161,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 158,864 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 158,859 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 158,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 158,201 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 158,044 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

0/s/f coupling has traces of grease recommernd further investigation

Pass 23 Feb 2006 156,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 156,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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SRO 701 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SRO 701, 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 SRO 701 registered?

SRO 701 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is SRO 701 safe to buy?

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