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P29 COW

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,773 mi
Last recorded120,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 COW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 107,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 80,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,661 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 68,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,176 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,383 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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P29 COW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P29 COW, 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 P29 COW registered?

P29 COW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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