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198 HPJ

2005 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,881 mi
Last recorded254,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 HPJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 254,881 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 254,881 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 236,060 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 236,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 217,730 miles

both sides top arms have slight play in top ball joints

o/s/f tyre has some wire coming out but is not out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2014 217,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both sides top arms have slight play in top ball joints

o/s/f tyre has some wire coming out but is not out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2013 211,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front track rod ends /locktight used as locking device

play in n/s/steering

Pass 5 Apr 2011 161,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering idle arm

Fail 31 Mar 2010 135,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,142 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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198 HPJ is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 107,280 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 198 HPJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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198 HPJ is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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