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B16 OHJ

1998 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OHJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 165,075 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 165,075 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 160,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 156,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,860 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

steering wheel grip worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 155,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

steering wheel grip worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 155,784 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting. Fuel tank out job (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

No coolant in bottle.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 150,345 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front indicator lens loose

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear uj excessive

exhaust tail pipe corroded

handbrake linkage bush worn above rear axle

Fail 20 Oct 2017 150,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure brake compensator insacure (3.6.A.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front indicator lens loose

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear uj excessive

exhaust tail pipe corroded

handbrake linkage bush worn above rear axle

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 148,844 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 147,895 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 147,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler link worn (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 132,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 132,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,358 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 129,358 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advises front prop u/j slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,558 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 123,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 120,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 120,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 118,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,858 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,858 miles

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

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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B16 OHJ is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 B16 OHJ, 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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B16 OHJ is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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