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VJI 223

1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,343 mi
Last recorded66,343 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel117,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 223
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,314 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 61,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,371 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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VJI 223 is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJI 223, 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.

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What year was VJI 223 registered?

VJI 223 is a 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is VJI 223 safe to buy?

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