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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1991 · 2,446 cc

J856 WHOMOT history

J856 WHO is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
147,045 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J856 WHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J856 WHO was last recorded at 147,045 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,360 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,685 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,045 miles
  • 2025 – 142,360 miles
  • 2024 – 137,617 miles
  • 2023 – 136,939 miles
  • 2022 – 134,436 miles
  • 2020 – 132,871 miles
  • 2019 – 126,931 miles
  • 2015 – 126,716 miles
  • 2014 – 125,967 miles
  • 2013 – 124,576 miles
  • 2012 – 120,291 miles
  • 2011 – 116,385 miles
  • 2010 – 111,772 miles
  • 2009 – 107,929 miles
  • 2008 – 100,860 miles
  • 2005 – 99,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,045 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,045 miles (+4,685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,045 miles
    Test number
    919875260362
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,360 miles (+27)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,360 miles
    Test number
    930042532679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,333 miles (+4,716)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,333 miles
    Test number
    625483365417
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,617 miles (+678)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,617 miles
    Test number
    844241305656
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass136,939 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    513388027205
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail136,939 miles (+2,503)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    847361091104
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass134,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,436 miles
    Test number
    964084219809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,436 miles (+1,565)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,436 miles
    Test number
    711330068692
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass132,871 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,871 miles
    Test number
    688880499837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,931 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,931 miles
    Test number
    711346838999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,716 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,716 miles
    Test number
    307668118341
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  12. Pass125,967 miles (+1,391)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,967 miles
    Test number
    956764624337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBody showing signs of rust
    • NoteOil leek from engine

  13. Pass124,576 miles (+4,285)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    667276513368
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front fuel pipes rusted
    • NoteOff side rear fuel pipes rusted
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteVehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

  14. Fail120,291 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    196690722310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass120,291 miles (+3,906)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    528430722317
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  16. Pass116,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    258635521351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,385 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    477331521481
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass111,772 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    180850910396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,929 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    714148419346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,860 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    373074228396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,856 miles (+1,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    924033628373
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  22. Pass99,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    232950515226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J856 WHO

Does J856 WHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J856 WHO is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J856 WHO?
The MOT on J856 WHO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J856 WHO done?
J856 WHO was recorded at 147,045 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has J856 WHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J856 WHO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J856 WHO 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 J856 WHO find?
J856 WHO passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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