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NIL 8156

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,621 mi
Last recorded138,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8156
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 128,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 108,156 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 97,509 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,382 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,382 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,901 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,555 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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NIL 8156 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NIL 8156, 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 NIL 8156 registered?

NIL 8156 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is NIL 8156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8156 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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