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2008 L

1998 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2008 L
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,897 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,491 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,963 miles

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

rear tyres 2-3mm of tread

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,368 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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2008 L is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 128,720 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 2008 L, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2008 L registered?

2008 L is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 2008 L safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2008 L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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