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E109 XUJ

1988 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,290 mi
Last recorded225,290 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Hilux139,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 XUJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 225,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 223,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 217,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 213,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 208,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 205,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all four tyres have outer surface cracking due to age

Pass 16 Aug 2013 200,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front hub oil seals have a slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 195,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body corroded

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 189,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body corroded

front springs slightly de camberd

ns hub seal slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 181,752 miles

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

body damage

Pass 14 Jul 2009 174,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 174,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 165,511 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front hub seals slight leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,511 miles

front hub seals slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 158,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 151,424 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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E109 XUJ is a 1988 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 139,185 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 E109 XUJ, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E109 XUJ registered?

E109 XUJ is a 1988 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E109 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E109 XUJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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