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G8 SUF

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

226,207 mi
Last recorded226,207 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 SUF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 226,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 220,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 215,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 207,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 194,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 179,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 164,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 152,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 144,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 141,302 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 134,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 134,616 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

i suspect o/s/r low braking effort is due to a leaking wheel cylinder

Pass 20 Jun 2007 127,070 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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G8 SUF is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,618 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 G8 SUF, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 SUF registered?

G8 SUF is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is G8 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 SUF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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