Toyota Hilux
Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,980 cc
C8 PHLMOT history
C8 PHL is a blue and silver diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 303,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 303,850 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 PHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hilux
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 PHL was last recorded at 303,850 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 303,836 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 9,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 303,850 miles
- 2024 – 286,912 miles
- 2023 – 283,333 miles
- 2021 – 282,713 miles
- 2020 – 282,707 miles
- 2017 – 264,407 miles
- 2016 – 258,790 miles
- 2015 – 249,824 miles
- 2014 – 241,994 miles
- 2013 – 232,558 miles
- 2012 – 223,265 miles
- 2009 – 167,911 miles
- 2007 – 131,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass303,850 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass303,850 miles (+14)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 303,850 miles
- Test number
- 500512479159
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail303,836 miles (+16,924)3 dangerous5 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,836 miles
- Test number
- 368707717006
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass286,912 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 286,912 miles
- Test number
- 690179642433
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass283,333 miles (+620)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 283,333 miles
- Test number
- 130563055284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass282,713 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 282,713 miles
- Test number
- 687731589460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,707 miles6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,707 miles
- Test number
- 244407962662
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
Pass278,801 km (+7,310)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 278,801 km
- Test number
- 275843156155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass271,491 km9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 271,491 km
- Test number
- 252957684699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but secure.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting is in the sane place (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but secure.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mounting is in the sane place (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Chassis is in a corroded condition.
Pass264,407 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 264,407 miles
- Test number
- 924556793976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySpare tyre flat
Fail264,407 miles (+5,617)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,407 miles
- Test number
- 524628164457
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySpare tyre flat
Pass258,790 miles (+8,966)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 258,790 miles
- Test number
- 336088183035
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBattery light on
- AdvisoryFront brake back plates rusty
- AdvisoryO/s/bump stop rubber missing
- AdvisoryRear tell tell tempermentle
- AdvisoryTimming belt light on
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle very muddy slight rust on chassis
Pass249,824 miles (+7,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 249,824 miles
- Test number
- 281304592743
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock damp, almost excessively
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Pass241,994 miles (+9,436)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 241,994 miles
- Test number
- 217226214328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass232,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 232,558 miles
- Test number
- 435107813422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,558 miles (+9,293)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,558 miles
- Test number
- 566216313313
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass223,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 223,265 miles
- Test number
- 627408812390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,831 km (+16,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 211,831 km
- Test number
- 777246302031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass195,273 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 195,273 km
- Test number
- 815876601039
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside steering rack bush slight play
Pass167,911 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 167,911 miles
- Test number
- 104728349378
- NoteAll tyres deteriorating on sidewalls and between treads
Pass142,692 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 142,692 km
- Test number
- 552755709025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 131,986 miles
- Test number
- 150725357131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 PHL
- Does C8 PHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 PHL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 PHL?
- The MOT on C8 PHL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 PHL done?
- C8 PHL was recorded at 303,850 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,091 miles a year.
- Has C8 PHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 PHL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 PHL 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 PHL find?
- C8 PHL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.
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