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R28 ESS

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 ESS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 119,701 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes to and from load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,563 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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R28 ESS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R28 ESS, 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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R28 ESS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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