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B17 BFT

1999 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,636 mi
Last recorded198,636 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hilux120,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BFT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 198,636 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 189,251 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 189,251 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 184,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut to inside wall no cords visible

Pass 4 Mar 2011 184,704 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to inside wall no cords visible

Pass 8 Jan 2010 172,407 miles

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

unique rear suspension fitted at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,349 miles

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unique rear suspension fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2009 163,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unique rear suspension fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 148,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 148,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wide wheels fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2006 138,173 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 138,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 122,791 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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B17 BFT is a 1999 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 120,956 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 B17 BFT, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B17 BFT is a 1999 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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