1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 Diesel — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
✅ 13.2% above average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 Diesel as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 12 to 17 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 12 yrs | 48.6% | 107 |
| 13 yrs | 55.3% | 85 |
| 14 yrs | 59.1% | 66 |
| 15 yrs | 45.7% | 70 |
| 16 yrs | 63.0% | 46 |
| 17 yrs | 66.7% | 30 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 Diesel pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows improving over 6 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 (17 yrs) | 66.7% | 30 |
| 2013 (16 yrs) | 63% | 46 |
| 2012 (15 yrs) | 45.7% | 70 |
| 2011 (14 yrs) | 59.1% | 66 |
| 2010 (13 yrs) | 55.3% | 85 |
| 2009 (12 yrs) | 48.6% | 107 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 Diesel, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's View of the Road | 15.0% (12 yrs) | 10.0% (17 yrs) | -5.0%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Brakes | 34.6% (12 yrs) | 30.0% (17 yrs) | -4.6%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 32.7% (12 yrs) | 36.7% (17 yrs) | +4.0%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Steering | 15.0% (12 yrs) | 16.7% (17 yrs) | +1.7%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Toyota Hi-lux 4x4 Diesel cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2014, covering 404 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.