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T888 VET

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 VET
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 83,261 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap mounts fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure 2nd from rear fractured (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure 2nd from rear fractured (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General condition underside corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,743 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank strap mount been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body corrosion on testable surfaces & components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,525 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

drag on osr brake

Fail 25 Sep 2018 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

drag on osr brake

Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 22,907 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,478 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,936 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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T888 VET is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T888 VET, 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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T888 VET is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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