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AF08 LUD

2008 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LUD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,294 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 146,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front inner wings corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 138,864 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear hardy splicer slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 138,864 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear hardy splicer slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 132,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 120,514 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 120,514 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,858 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 114,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 108,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 108,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2020 103,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,748 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,596 miles

Front bumper damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,998 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,994 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,589 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,786 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch cover loose.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch cover loose.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,030 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,017 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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AF08 LUD is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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