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A14 TAT

1998 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,970 mi
Last recorded132,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TAT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,970 miles

All suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 132,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside very rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2023 132,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,811 miles

underside justy

Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,395 miles

Underneath of vehicle & all steering suspension & brake components very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2018 130,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle & all steering suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,088 miles

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

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

footbrake efficiencey on limit

offside rear brake binding when vehicle raised

underneath of vehicle & all steering, suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2014 125,883 miles

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

moderate play offside front wheel bearing

nearside rear brake pipe and brake pipe to rear hose corroded close to failure criteria

offside rear foot and handbrake not up to normal standard , repair or adjustment required

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 124,872 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding when vehicle raised

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,190 miles

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

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

moderate lift in nearside and offside top ball joints

Fail 30 Mar 2011 122,757 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 121,099 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 121,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 108,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 102,409 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 102,409 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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A14 TAT is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A14 TAT, 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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What year was A14 TAT registered?

A14 TAT is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is A14 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TAT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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