1995 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · N308 JCA

The official MOT record for this 1995 Toyota Hilux shows only a single entry: a failure on 4 November 2022 at 239,240 miles. That test returned no recorded defects, which is unusual for a failure, and there is no subsequent pass on file. In effect, this vehicle has held no valid MOT certificate for over three and a half years, and there is no documentary evidence that the reason for the failure was ever rectified or independently verified. The maintenance trend cannot be described as stable or improving; it is, at best, unresolved. The recorded mileage of 239,240 miles equates to roughly 7,700 miles per year over 31 years, which is a typical annual rate for a workhorse of this type. The odometer reading from late 2022 suggests the Hilux has effectively stood unused since that single test. The absence of any earlier MOT history makes it impossible to judge long-term usage patterns such as towing loads, off-road work, or periods of standing. With a four-year gap between the last test and today, the buyer cannot confirm whether the vehicle has been started, moved, or maintained during that interval. Because the recorded failure carries no defect details, a purchaser must treat every major system as suspect until inspected. The most likely sources of a fail notice on a 1990s truck are structural corrosion to chassis rails and outriggers, seized suspension bushes, binding brake calipers or weak brake hoses, and excessively corroded brake discs. A 239,000-mile example will also need close attention to steering linkage wear, leaf spring condition, and the condition of the diesel fuel system. The purchaser should arrange a fresh pre-purchase inspection on a ramp, specifically checking for rot in the load area floor and chassis mounts. Without a passing ticket since 2022, this Hilux is best regarded as an untested project vehicle rather than a road-ready purchase.