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235 PTB

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 PTB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,852 miles

Park brake travel slightly more than normal

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum limit band has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bush deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2016 35,473 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,545 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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235 PTB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 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 235 PTB, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 235 PTB?

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What year was 235 PTB registered?

235 PTB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is 235 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 235 PTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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