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1998 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 BLE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking Brake Needs Adjusting

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,882 miles

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

Offside Rear parking and service brake didn't achieve lock up when tested. drums may need cleaning out

central exhaust rubber hangers split

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight leak of grease o/s/f top ball joint cover

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,938 miles

Centre exhaust mountings deterating

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,473 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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62 BLE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 128,720 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 62 BLE, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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62 BLE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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