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AF08 LLW

2008 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

186,129 mi
Last recorded186,129 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LLW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 186,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 186,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 185,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 185,209 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 182,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,357 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 181,357 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 178,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 178,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 173,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 166,495 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 166,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR- Tyre getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 160,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 160,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 143,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 134,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 123,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,813 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)

possible fuel leak above tank (not leaking at time of test)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,813 miles

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

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

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

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

possible fuel leak above tank (not leaking at time of test)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,181 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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AF08 LLW is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AF08 LLW, 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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AF08 LLW is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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