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UIW 8142

1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,654 mi
Last recorded156,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel117,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 8142
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 156,654 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 155,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,956 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 150,792 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,053
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 48
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 33
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UIW 8142 is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 117,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UIW 8142, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UIW 8142?

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What year was UIW 8142 registered?

UIW 8142 is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is UIW 8142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 8142 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UIW 8142 have outstanding finance?

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