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D6 HLX

1998 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,890 mi
Last recorded166,890 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hilux128,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 HLX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 166,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 166,507 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 166,482 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear slightly corroded( at side of chassis leg.) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 166,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 166,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 163,570 miles

front brake pads getting low and front discs worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 163,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low and front discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 135,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 129,327 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 128,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in nearside front idler arm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 116,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 116,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 108,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,118 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 86,021 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,641 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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D6 HLX is a 1998 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D6 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D6 HLX registered?

D6 HLX is a 1998 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is D6 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 HLX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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