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5 MBE

1999 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hilux120,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MBE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,169 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,976 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 71,965 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,312 miles

Offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,844 miles

towbar electrics faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,300 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,551 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,920 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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5 MBE is a 1999 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 120,956 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 5 MBE, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 MBE registered?

5 MBE is a 1999 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is 5 MBE safe to buy?

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