No, N229 WRW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N229 WRW?

The MOT for N229 WRW is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 July 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of N229 WRW?

The recorded mileage for N229 WRW is 94,176 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N229 WRW ULEZ compliant?

No, N229 WRW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · N229 WRW

N229 WRW

1996 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 94,176 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Jul 2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 94,176 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

1996

Engine

2446cc

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N229 WRW Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2021
94,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)

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N229 WRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 12:36

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hilux (N229 WRW) between July 2005 and July 2021.

The record contains 17 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Lighting (39 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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N229 WRW Mileage History

14/07/200571,249 mi
13/07/200673,222 mi+1,973 mi
13/07/200673,222 mi
06/07/200775,023 mi+1,801 mi
08/07/200877,628 mi+2,605 mi
09/07/200877,628 mi
03/07/200980,006 mi+2,378 mi
08/07/200980,006 mi
23/07/201081,437 mi+1,431 mi
24/07/201081,437 mi
28/06/201182,929 mi+1,492 mi
01/07/201182,931 mi+2 mi
02/07/201284,186 mi+1,255 mi
03/07/201284,186 mi
02/07/201385,759 mi+1,573 mi
03/07/201385,759 mi
14/07/201486,737 mi+978 mi
14/07/201486,736 mi-1 mi
29/06/201587,716 mi+980 mi
29/06/201587,716 mi
22/06/201689,343 mi+1,627 mi
23/06/201689,350 mi+7 mi
22/06/201790,743 mi+1,393 mi
30/06/201790,743 mi
04/06/201891,749 mi+1,006 mi
06/06/201891,749 mi
10/06/201992,659 mi+910 mi
12/06/201992,660 mi+1 mi
02/07/202093,706 mi+1,046 mi
08/07/202093,706 mi
02/07/202194,176 mi+470 mi
02/07/202194,176 mi

Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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