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Toyota Hilux

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,446 cc

P778 AHRMOT history

P778 AHR is a blue and silver diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 267,909 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
267,909 km
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P778 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P778 AHR was last recorded at 267,909 km on 4 Dec 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,909 km · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 267,909 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,909 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear bump stops missing.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,909 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    267,909 km
    Test number
    492402118850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail267,909 km1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,909 km
    Test number
    114639774536
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass263,038 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    263,038 miles
    Test number
    594394263625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass258,253 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    258,253 miles
    Test number
    760757070919
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail258,253 miles (+7,827)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,253 miles
    Test number
    446078582330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass250,426 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    250,426 miles
    Test number
    999308011255
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath at rear

  7. Fail250,424 miles (+7,944)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,424 miles
    Test number
    137629835541
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath at rear

  8. Pass242,480 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    242,480 miles
    Test number
    341384364660
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.

  9. Fail242,472 miles (+11,742)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,472 miles
    Test number
    850470440305
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over crossmember. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.

  10. Pass230,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    230,730 miles
    Test number
    173949993400
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside including rear axle.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.

  11. Fail230,730 miles (+1,606)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,730 miles
    Test number
    342203684925
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside including rear axle.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.

  12. Pass229,124 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    229,124 miles
    Test number
    587344537192
    • AdvisoryRear axle and mounts corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

  13. Pass226,693 miles (+1,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    226,693 miles
    Test number
    839029387924
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe over rear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing.

  14. Pass225,030 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    225,030 miles
    Test number
    783736044521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.

  15. Fail225,024 miles (+5,003)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,024 miles
    Test number
    799956571767
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.

  16. Pass220,021 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    220,021 miles
    Test number
    985258356306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 [over axle]. (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass213,497 miles (+3,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    213,497 miles
    Test number
    425925036413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass209,528 miles (+3,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    209,528 miles
    Test number
    827460255009
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass206,273 miles (+4,808)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    206,273 miles
    Test number
    578737424162
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass201,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    201,465 miles
    Test number
    449823143158
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail201,465 miles (+27)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,465 miles
    Test number
    889043243155
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail201,438 miles (+10,828)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,438 miles
    Test number
    625396513121
    • FailureNearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass190,610 miles (+14,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    190,610 miles
    Test number
    759543892011
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass176,424 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    105267791451
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (approx 3mm of tread left)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has approximately 3mm of tread left
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight oil leak on the offside

  25. Fail176,424 miles (+13,011)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    549587191010
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (approx 3mm of tread left)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has approximately 3mm of tread left
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight oil leak on the offside

  26. Pass163,413 miles (+19,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    163,413 miles
    Test number
    182076990440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass144,267 miles (+17,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    301663899094
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass126,648 miles (+16,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    992464398008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass109,849 miles (+23,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    800327487012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass86,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    601050196082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail86,129 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    112270996456
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P778 AHR

Does P778 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P778 AHR is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P778 AHR?
The MOT on P778 AHR is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P778 AHR done?
P778 AHR was recorded at 267,909 km at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025.
Has P778 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P778 AHR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on P778 AHR 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 P778 AHR find?
P778 AHR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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