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Toyota Hilux

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,446 cc

R71 YYCMOT history

R71 YYC is a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 27 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 223,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
223,985 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 YYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 YYC was last recorded at 223,985 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 14,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,336 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,649 miles
Average per year
8,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,985 miles
  • 2025 – 209,336 miles
  • 2024 – 193,700 miles
  • 2022 – 180,021 miles
  • 2021 – 167,318 miles
  • 2020 – 154,428 miles
  • 2019 – 133,193 miles
  • 2018 – 119,576 miles
  • 2017 – 108,693 miles
  • 2016 – 97,302 miles
  • 2015 – 85,137 miles
  • 2014 – 72,632 miles
  • 2013 – 70,296 miles
  • 2012 – 65,252 miles
  • 2011 – 60,995 miles
  • 2010 – 57,472 miles
  • 2009 – 54,452 miles
  • 2008 – 50,931 miles
  • 2007 – 47,100 miles
  • 2006 – 45,939 miles
  • 2005 – 43,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,985 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.

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,985 miles (+14,649)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    223,985 miles
    Test number
    287527749735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,336 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    209,336 miles
    Test number
    498296581460
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,326 miles (+15,626)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,326 miles
    Test number
    169794180766
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central part of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,700 miles (+13,679)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,700 miles
    Test number
    603053610808
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,021 miles (+242)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,021 miles
    Test number
    699965033903
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail179,779 miles (+12,461)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,779 miles
    Test number
    984235217023
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front Outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking Brake Has Very Low Effort

  7. Pass167,318 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,318 miles
    Test number
    922162348443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,428 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,428 miles
    Test number
    927125852276
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail154,417 miles (+21,224)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,417 miles
    Test number
    577522077532
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working within indicator housing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working within indicator housing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on border of excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,193 miles (+13,617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    813115996735
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section chassis / body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,576 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    167770338282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail119,572 miles (+10,879)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,572 miles
    Test number
    357847852076
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass108,693 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    525220659307
    • AdvisoryFront Fan belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint and offside front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail108,690 miles (+11,388)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    981847482108
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Fan belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint and offside front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass97,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    721642578796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail97,302 miles (+12,165)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    458310747146
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail85,137 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    337706665159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass85,137 miles (+12,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    549586065185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass72,632 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    977619864100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail70,296 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    185760613344
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass70,296 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    746740013334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    378500922394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,252 miles (+4,257)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    479359512430
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass60,995 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    775389221398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,472 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,472 miles
    Test number
    103693440303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    723972959360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,452 miles (+3,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    282822159380
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  28. Pass50,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    242304958368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,931 miles (+3,831)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    482862158385
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass47,100 miles (+1,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    120381547391
    • 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)

  31. Pass45,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    214234926388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail45,937 miles (+2,781)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    103034626337
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s steering idler slightly worn

  33. Pass43,156 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,156 miles
    Test number
    841049845359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail42,949 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    521043845301
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureLower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Questions about R71 YYC

Does R71 YYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 YYC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 YYC?
The MOT on R71 YYC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 YYC done?
R71 YYC was recorded at 223,985 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,990 miles a year.
Has R71 YYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 YYC has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on R71 YYC 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 R71 YYC find?
R71 YYC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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