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488 GPH

1995 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hilux133,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 GPH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 84,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,672 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,088 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub section off chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 82,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,178 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 81,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,752 miles

nearside screen wash jet weak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

edges wearing at both frint tyres

recom replacement rear spring rear bushes ( upper and lower ) re above advisories

recom wheel allignment check ( re above advisories )

slight "bruising" at both front flexi brake hoses

slight action at brake survo

slight tread craking at offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

edges wearing at both frint tyres

nearside screen wash jet weak

recom replacement rear spring rear bushes ( upper and lower ) re above advisories

recom wheel allignment check ( re above advisories )

slight "bruising" at both front flexi brake hoses

slight action at brake survo

slight tread craking at offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,598 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 59,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 55,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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488 GPH is a 1995 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,757 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 488 GPH, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 488 GPH registered?

488 GPH is a 1995 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is 488 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 GPH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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