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SW08YBS
2008 TOYOTA HILUX
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2982cc
General Information
- Registration SW08YBS
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model HILUX
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2982cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,787 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust noisy Part missing (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And offside front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Trailer electric socket damaged cover missing
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And offside front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- All tyres well over 10 years old
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Trailer electric socket damaged cover missing
- Rear Exhaust noisy Part missing (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,182 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOX SECTION IN FRONT OF WHEEL NEAR TOP OF CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT SPRING HANGER (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced IN FRONT OF REAR WHEEL TOP OF CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOX SECTION NEAR TOP SHOCK MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,905 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,393 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and c pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,204 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- tinted sun strip fitted
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- tinted sun strip fitted
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,522 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tinted sunstrip fitted
- general corrosion to underside
16 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tinted sunstrip fitted
- general corrosion to underside
4 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,977 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- sunstrip fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- sunstrip fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,194 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,180 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- window tint fitted across the top of the windscreen
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Leaf spring fractured broken (2.4.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- window tint fitted across the top of the windscreen
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,184 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,661 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,105 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
31 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,239 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,281 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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