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V266 FVT

1999 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,268 mi
Last recorded37,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Hilux120,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 37,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 37,249 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 37,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 37,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 36,836 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,809 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,656 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 35,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,564 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 32,560 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,125 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 28,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,772 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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V266 FVT is a 1999 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 120,956 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 V266 FVT, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V266 FVT registered?

V266 FVT is a 1999 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V266 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V266 FVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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