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K55 PHW

1995 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

331,111 mi
Last recorded331,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hilux133,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PHW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 331,111 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 331,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 324,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 324,516 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 319,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2023 314,615 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2022 305,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 295,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear body corners rotted but not considered structural areas

Fail 25 May 2021 295,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear body corners rotted but not considered structural areas

Pass 10 Oct 2019 287,209 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 287,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 277,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 271,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 271,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 269,131 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 269,131 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 266,498 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ns and os upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 263,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 261,615 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 261,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 259,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 258,835 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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K55 PHW is a 1995 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K55 PHW, 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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K55 PHW is a 1995 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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