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C8 PHL

1995 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

303,850 mi
Last recorded303,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hilux133,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PHL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 303,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 303,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 286,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 283,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 282,713 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 282,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Dec 2019 278,801 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 271,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but secure.

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting is in the sane place (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but secure.

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting is in the sane place (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis is in a corroded condition.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 264,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Dec 2017 264,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Nov 2016 258,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery light on

front brake back plates rusty

o/s/bump stop rubber missing

rear tell tell tempermentle

timming belt light on

underneath of vehicle very muddy slight rust on chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2015 249,824 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f shock damp, almost excessively

rear coil springs corroded

tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 241,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 232,558 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 232,558 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 223,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 211,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 195,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack bush slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2009 167,911 miles

all tyres deteriorating on sidewalls and between treads

Pass 5 Jan 2009 142,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 131,986 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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C8 PHL is a 1995 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,757 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 C8 PHL, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 PHL registered?

C8 PHL is a 1995 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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