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AE08 SLD

2008 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,360 mi
Last recorded184,360 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SLD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 184,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 184,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 180,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 180,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 166,157 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn

Uprated suspension fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 166,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn

Pass 21 Feb 2017 154,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

under body covered in mud in places

Fail 21 Feb 2017 154,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

under body covered in mud in places

Pass 31 Dec 2015 143,032 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 143,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,369 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 120,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,112 miles

unable to inspect rear lap seatbelt trapped under seat

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect rear lap seatbelt trapped under seat

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,351 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,351 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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AE08 SLD is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 SLD, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE08 SLD is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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