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B27 BEE

1998 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,590 mi
Last recorded116,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 BEE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,418 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear Axle and leaf spring corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,435 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rears various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,821 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 107,813 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,579 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 103,486 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering arm modification unsafe Steering idler excessively worn (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis heavily corroded within prescribed area of handbrake cable mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle showing slight surface corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 99,936 miles

Steering idler has slight free play

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Fail 17 May 2018 99,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering idler has slight free play

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 12 May 2017 96,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,922 miles

nsf steering arm has slight play in joint

Pass 11 May 2015 87,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to centre chassis crossmember

Pass 9 May 2014 84,452 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 84,449 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,876 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS NOT CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,558 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,978 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 57,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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B27 BEE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B27 BEE, 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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B27 BEE is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for B27 BEE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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