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A17 JCC

1998 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,886 mi
Last recorded146,886 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JCC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 142,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 139,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,070 miles

Nearside steering idler

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,424 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,631 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,631 miles

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

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

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 95,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 90,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,249 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,232 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A17 JCC is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A17 JCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 JCC registered?

A17 JCC is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is A17 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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