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FIG 8771

1999 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

245,199 mi
Last recorded245,199 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hilux120,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 8771
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 245,199 miles

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

front suspension arms rusty

fuel tank straps in poor conshion

rear chassis very rusty and bad near tow bar mountings

Fail 11 Aug 2025 245,198 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension arms rusty

fuel tank straps in poor conshion

rear chassis very rusty and bad near tow bar mountings

Pass 27 Aug 2024 240,261 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2023 233,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 225,442 miles

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2021 218,105 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the full underside side of vehicle.including chassis & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 218,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the full underside side of vehicle.including chassis & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 211,050 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all4 tyres wearing low

slight oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2019 204,166 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2019 204,154 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 196,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

rear diff badly corroded and leaking oil

serious oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 186,172 miles

engine oil leak

main fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 2 Nov 2016 185,713 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

main fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 9 May 2016 182,502 miles

Oil leaks front and rear

Fail 4 May 2016 182,105 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leaks front and rear

Pass 13 May 2015 158,748 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside steering rack rubber mount is worn

Fail 6 May 2015 158,748 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside steering rack rubber mount is worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 152,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/s/f metal brake pipe rusty on end.

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

Rear diff housing badly rusted.

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

Stone chip o/s/f headlamp glass.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,145 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE HAS STONE CHIP

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Fail 9 Jul 2013 135,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE HAS STONE CHIP

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,948 miles

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

O/s/f headlamp has stone chip in lens.

both front antiroll bar link top bush perished

Fail 11 Jul 2012 119,630 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front antiroll bar link top bush perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,550 miles

center exhaust joint corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,909 miles

Chip in OSF headlamp lense and condensation in light unit.

Corrosion at NSF and OSF suspension springs.

General underbody/component corrosion.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,487 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,020 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 63,000 miles

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

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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FIG 8771 is a 1999 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FIG 8771, 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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What year was FIG 8771 registered?

FIG 8771 is a 1999 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is FIG 8771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 8771 shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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