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279 GPB

2009 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hilux88,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 GPB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,397 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,418 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,291 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,672 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

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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279 GPB is a 2009 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 88,379 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 279 GPB, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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279 GPB is a 2009 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is 279 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 279 GPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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