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SH61 CLJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 CLJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,424 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 67,902 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,985 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 50,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 20,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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SH61 CLJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH61 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH61 CLJ?

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What year was SH61 CLJ registered?

SH61 CLJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is SH61 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 CLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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