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165 ELY

2008 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,513 mi
Last recorded189,513 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration165 ELY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 189,513 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 184,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 177,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 170,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 164,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 159,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 138,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,543 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,879 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 20 Jun 2012 48,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,675 miles

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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165 ELY is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,070 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 165 ELY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 165 ELY registered?

165 ELY is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is 165 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 165 ELY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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