1994 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · M858 OKJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 4 April 2025 at 171,804 miles. However, the maintenance trend is worsening. The latest test flagged leaking swivel seals on both the nearside and offside front, alongside a wearing offside drag link. These issues indicate a decline in the condition of the steering and suspension components that has not been fully rectified over time. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a 32 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,369 miles per year. There was a significant period of stagnation between September 2021 and March 2023, where the odometer moved only 834 miles from 147,280 to 148,064. A more recent surge in usage is evident between March 2024 and April 2025, with the vehicle covering 23,000 miles in just over a year. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a chronic history of corrosion. In March 2023, the vehicle failed on corroded brake pipes at both the front and rear, as well as corroded rear backplates. Similar brake pipe corrosion was flagged in September 2021 and September 2020. The recurring nature of these faults suggests a pattern of patching symptoms rather than addressing the underlying rust issues common to this model. Attention should also be paid to the front swivel hubs and leaf springs. Swivel seal leaks have been noted as far back as 2015 and reappeared in the 2025 test, suggesting a persistent failure. Furthermore, the 2020 and 2015 tests highlighted corrosion and wear in the leaf spring shackle brackets and pins. Given the failure for a corroded offside front wing in March 2023, a full underside inspection for structural integrity is essential.