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Toyota HI LUX

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,980 cc

C8 MLPMOT history

C8 MLP is a blue diesel Toyota HI LUX first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 227,290 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
227,290 km
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,178 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI LUX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 MLP was last recorded at 227,290 km on 27 Mar 2024, 11,665 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,625 km · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,665 km
Average per year
6,178 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,290 km
  • 2022 – 215,625 km
  • 2020 – 214,374 km
  • 2019 – 207,823 km
  • 2017 – 190,173 km
  • 2014 – 166,276 km
  • 2013 – 161,281 km
  • 2012 – 154,666 km
  • 2011 – 147,363 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail227,290 km
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing inner bush and bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod fractured tortion bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail227,290 km (+11,665)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,290 km
    Test number
    935682456215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing inner bush and bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod fractured tortion bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass215,625 km (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,625 km
    Test number
    674176480036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  3. Fail215,620 km (+1,246)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,620 km
    Test number
    901244825869
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch cover missing but clips exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  4. Pass214,374 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    214,374 km
    Test number
    944419644865
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s pipe on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements, o/s output low.

  5. Fail214,374 km (+360)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,374 km
    Test number
    536954641755
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s pipe on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements, o/s output low.

  6. Fail214,014 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,014 km
    Test number
    430894031532
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass207,827 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    207,827 miles
    Test number
    494958232965
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail207,823 km5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,823 km
    Test number
    406576856641
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass202,024 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,024 miles
    Test number
    686808957911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail202,021 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,021 miles
    Test number
    961358752983
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass190,173 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    190,173 km
    Test number
    305233493622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass177,083 miles (+4,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,083 miles
    Test number
    273998478515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre perished/split

  13. Pass172,890 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,890 miles
    Test number
    496810315151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre split/perished

  14. Pass166,276 km (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    166,276 km
    Test number
    486156204198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass161,281 km (+6,615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    161,281 km
    Test number
    547034413111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass154,666 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    154,666 km
    Test number
    818347012125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail154,666 km (+7,303)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,666 km
    Test number
    757186412108
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass147,363 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    147,363 km
    Test number
    699347311142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,363 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,363 km
    Test number
    379210011138
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass141,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    141,413 miles
    Test number
    211302610158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,413 miles (+6,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,413 miles
    Test number
    590242510192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass135,122 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    772402019198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    440278008137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,183 miles (+19,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    804666108124
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass107,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    114551836349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,225 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    174246126320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about C8 MLP

Does C8 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 MLP expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 MLP?
The MOT on C8 MLP expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 MLP done?
C8 MLP was recorded at 227,290 km at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 6,178 km a year.
Has C8 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MLP has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 MLP 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 C8 MLP find?
C8 MLP failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing inner bush and bracket missing; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower spring mount; nearside rear upper suspension rod fractured tortion bar, and 10 more.

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