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MEG 138N

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,160 mi
Last recorded160,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 138N
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 160,160 miles

front bumper insecure

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2024 154,207 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 154,207 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,781 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 146,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 139,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 139,901 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 130,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,347 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MEG 138N is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 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 MEG 138N, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MEG 138N registered?

MEG 138N is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MEG 138N safe to buy?

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