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95 J

1998 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,621 mi
Last recorded197,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration95 J
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 197,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on buck

heavy surface rust underneath

Fail 7 Jan 2025 197,621 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on buck

heavy surface rust underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2024 195,612 miles

Light surface corrosion to underside, brake pipes & exhaust.

corrossion in unprescribed areas such the buck and heavily surface corroded underneath

rear handbrake only just pass brake test

Fail 27 Dec 2023 195,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Light surface corrosion to underside, brake pipes & exhaust.

corrossion in unprescribed areas such the buck and heavily surface corroded underneath

rear handbrake only just pass brake test

Pass 8 Jan 2022 195,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 195,343 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 193,733 miles

corrossion in unprescribed areas such the buck and heavily surface corroded underneath

Fail 10 Oct 2019 193,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box broken back section m issing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrossion in unprescribed areas such the buck and heavily surface corroded underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2018 192,050 miles

Exhaust system section missing

Light surface corrosion to underside, brake pipes & exhaust.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 192,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system section missing

Light surface corrosion to underside, brake pipes & exhaust.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 189,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 189,551 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 179,212 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 179,212 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted load sensing valve (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 177,409 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 169,137 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 166,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 163,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 160,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 157,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 151,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 145,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 135,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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95 J is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 95 J, 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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95 J is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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