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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,446 cc

2008LMOT history

2008L is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
87,589 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2008L
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

2008L was last recorded at 87,589 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,584 miles · 21 Dec 2015
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,589 miles
  • 2015 – 87,584 miles
  • 2014 – 87,584 miles
  • 2013 – 87,583 miles
  • 2009 – 80,897 miles
  • 2008 – 74,491 miles
  • 2007 – 66,963 miles
  • 2006 – 64,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,589 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    899907990899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    800029565621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,584 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    277590754167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,583 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    945089683112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,897 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    314949389200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,888 miles (+6,397)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    994980189292
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass74,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    841666358216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,491 miles (+7,528)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    652996358203
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

  9. Pass66,963 miles (+2,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    912880057233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres 2-3mm of tread

  10. Pass64,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    893525846271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2008L

What vehicle is registration 2008L currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2008L on a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2008L currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2008L expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2008L?
The MOT on 2008L expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2008L done?
2008L was recorded at 87,589 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 1,300 miles a year.
Has 2008L ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2008L has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on 2008L ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2008L find?
2008L passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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