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YTA 36

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,580 mi
Last recorded179,580 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 36
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 179,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 175,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 170,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 170,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 165,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lamp lense cracked. slight leak at exhaust flexible joint

Fail 18 Jul 2012 162,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lamp lense cracked. slight leak at exhaust flexible joint

Pass 26 May 2011 158,762 miles

rear brake pipes at load valve surface corrosion. o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 26 May 2011 158,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pipes at load valve surface corrosion. o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 153,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 146,622 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 146,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise osr lens cracked

advise rear brake pipes at load valve rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2008 140,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise both front tyres worn on sides

Pass 16 Jan 2008 140,614 miles

advise both front tyres worn on sides

Pass 29 Jan 2007 134,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 134,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 127,426 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 127,426 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front drop arm bushes worn

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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YTA 36 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTA 36, 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 YTA 36 registered?

YTA 36 is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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