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WUD 151X

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 151X
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,560 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,547 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 121,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,232 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,225 miles

Ball joint has excessive play bottom of steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,276 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WUD 151X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUD 151X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUD 151X registered?

WUD 151X is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is WUD 151X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUD 151X shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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