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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T597 ERAMOT history

T597 ERA is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 36 MOT tests, with 184,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
184,862 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
36
18 passed · 18 failed
Per year
5,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T597 ERA was last recorded at 184,862 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 4,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2018: 155,086 miles, lower than 155,806 miles on 10 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,268 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,594 miles
Average per year
5,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,862 miles
  • 2023 – 180,268 miles
  • 2022 – 175,726 miles
  • 2021 – 170,335 miles
  • 2020 – 167,555 miles
  • 2019 – 161,875 miles
  • 2018 – 155,086 miles
  • 2017 – 151,080 miles
  • 2016 – 145,184 miles
  • 2015 – 140,043 miles
  • 2014 – 132,825 miles
  • 2013 – 125,033 miles
  • 2012 – 116,175 miles
  • 2011 – 108,847 miles
  • 2010 – 101,272 miles
  • 2009 – 94,308 miles
  • 2008 – 87,978 miles
  • 2007 – 82,275 miles
  • 2006 – 77,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,862 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • General age related corrosion under vehicle, nearside inner sll holed but not within a perscribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,862 miles (+4,594)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,862 miles
    Test number
    400607205246
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  2. Pass180,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    180,268 miles
    Test number
    615891683696
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion under vehicle, nearside inner sll holed but not within a perscribed area

  3. Fail180,268 miles (+4,542)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,268 miles
    Test number
    958015570334
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion under vehicle, nearside inner sll holed but not within a perscribed area

  4. Pass175,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,726 miles
    Test number
    825058563408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded but not missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded not missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail175,726 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,726 miles
    Test number
    526941679588
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded but not missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded not missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass170,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,335 miles
    Test number
    177404187436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced partially corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail170,335 miles (+2,780)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,335 miles
    Test number
    795817551235
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced partially corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,555 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,555 miles
    Test number
    155303582860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail167,555 miles (+1,557)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,555 miles
    Test number
    809198549191
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,998 miles (+4,123)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,998 miles
    Test number
    450168973230
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,875 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,875 miles
    Test number
    471104607648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail161,862 miles (+6,776)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,862 miles
    Test number
    716435052179
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass155,086 miles (-720)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    437274252561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,806 miles (+4,726)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,806 miles
    Test number
    546029115421
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass151,080 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,080 miles
    Test number
    509892570478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail151,077 miles (+5,893)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,077 miles
    Test number
    347681175389
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass145,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    305064446804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  18. Fail145,184 miles (+5,141)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    728927146710
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  19. Fail140,043 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,043 miles
    Test number
    365642445160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear light damaged

  20. Pass140,043 miles (+7,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,043 miles
    Test number
    817382245101
    • NoteNearside rear light damaged

  21. Pass132,825 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    869717944166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,824 miles (+7,791)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,824 miles
    Test number
    536212844108
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass125,033 miles (+8,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    919760943181
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass116,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    427618532149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  25. Fail116,175 miles (+7,328)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    246137232411
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  26. Pass108,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    476589631160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,847 miles (+7,575)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    866446231178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  28. Pass101,272 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,272 miles
    Test number
    672776640102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,923 miles (+6,615)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    313888430183
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake pipes on axle starting to corode

  30. Pass94,308 miles (+6,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    873645439199
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass87,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    591070558141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail87,978 miles (+5,703)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    643105048119
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOff side front suspension low

  33. Pass82,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    442785147103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail82,275 miles (+5,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    312324847170
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  35. Pass77,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    210715146193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  36. Fail77,232 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    462785046130
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Questions about T597 ERA

Does T597 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 ERA expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 ERA?
The MOT on T597 ERA expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 ERA done?
T597 ERA was recorded at 184,862 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 5,868 miles a year.
Has T597 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 ERA has failed 18 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T597 ERA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T597 ERA find?
T597 ERA failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 11 major defects: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills, and 8 more.

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