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225 ERA

2008 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 ERA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,937 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis rails and cross member

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus all front suspension components both sides corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,240 miles

Front chassis , crossmember and sump guard at front of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 71,239 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis , crossmember and sump guard at front of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

chassis rail rusty been undersealed

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust blowing

Fail 7 Sep 2022 69,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chassis rail rusty

offside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear chassis and cross member

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,177 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,735 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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225 ERA is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 225 ERA, 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 225 ERA registered?

225 ERA is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 225 ERA safe to buy?

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