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P597 FTA

1997 Toyota MPV

Purple Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

262,190 mi
Last recorded262,190 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MPV148,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 262,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 260,485 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

n-s rear park brake low reading

Pass 27 Jul 2017 254,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,582 miles

slight free play in steering rack

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,582 miles

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

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

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

slight free play in steering rack

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 239,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 239,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 230,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 230,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 219,125 miles

rear brake discs pitted with corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2012 207,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,228 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 174,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 157,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 147,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 147,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 137,333 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 137,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,049 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 119,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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P597 FTA is a 1997 Toyota MPV in Purple with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 148,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P597 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P597 FTA is a 1997 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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