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AF08 LSU

2008 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LSU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,581 miles

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

handbrake high travel

Fail 15 May 2026 134,581 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

handbrake high travel

Pass 12 May 2025 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear stiff to open

Fail 12 May 2025 113,243 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear stiff to open

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,442 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,205 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,817 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly corroding inner face

Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,133 miles

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

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 LSU is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LSU, 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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What year was AF08 LSU registered?

AF08 LSU is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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