1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · 59 JA
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 95,768 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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59 JA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 95,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
59 JA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (59 JA) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (50 issues), Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 127 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Top of sill on door step ”; “Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
59 JA Mileage History
- 09/10/200656,523 mi
- 09/10/200760,198 mi+3,675 mi
- 22/09/200966,295 mi+6,097 mi
- 20/09/201069,132 mi+2,837 mi
- 20/09/201069,132 mi
- 21/09/201169,440 mi+308 mi
- 20/09/201270,789 mi+1,349 mi
- 23/09/201373,098 mi+2,309 mi
- 25/09/201373,090 mi-8 mi
- 01/10/201474,890 mi+1,800 mi
- 03/10/201474,890 mi
- 12/11/201576,177 mi+1,287 mi
- 13/11/201576,177 mi
- 14/11/201682,677 mi+6,500 mi
- 06/12/201787,164 mi+4,487 mi
- 06/12/201787,164 mi
- 14/12/201889,295 mi+2,131 mi
- 20/12/201990,448 mi+1,153 mi
- 27/03/202192,245 mi+1,797 mi
- 27/03/202192,245 mi
- 14/07/202292,580 mi+335 mi
- 24/06/202494,325 mi+1,745 mi
- 26/06/202494,327 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/202595,394 mi+1,067 mi
- 18/06/202595,394 mi
- 22/06/202695,768 mi+374 mi
- 06/07/202695,768 mi
Average of roughly 1,988 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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