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A2 PKA

1998 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,130 mi
Last recorded217,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PKA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 217,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at load valve (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))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 217,060 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at load valve (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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 212,786 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear reflector slightl damage to both

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 15 Jan 2024 208,890 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 204,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 200,822 miles

Rear brake pipe above rear diff slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 197,537 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2019 192,645 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes to comp valve slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 192,637 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes to comp valve slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 189,613 miles

both rear reflectors damaged

brake pedal servo slow to build up assistance

clutch fluid on minimum level

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front wheel bearing has play

Fail 19 Jun 2018 189,575 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when brake pedal is applied (1.1.10 (f))

both rear reflectors damaged

clutch fluid on minimum level

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 8 Apr 2017 185,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 176,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 176,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 170,143 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 163,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 155,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 147,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 147,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 140,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 132,690 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 126,570 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 116,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,191 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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A2 PKA is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A2 PKA, 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 A2 PKA registered?

A2 PKA is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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