1996 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · P520 LWE
1996 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 92,978 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2014.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P520 LWE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2013
- 92,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P520 LWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hilux (P520 LWE) between May 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)”.
P520 LWE Mileage History
- 23/05/200651,550 mi
- 13/07/200761,117 mi+9,567 mi
- 28/01/200976,831 mi+15,714 mi
- 22/01/201085,145 mi+8,314 mi
- 22/01/201085,145 mi
- 20/12/201087,389 mi+2,244 mi
- 21/12/201087,389 mi
- 30/11/201189,336 mi+1,947 mi
- 01/12/201189,336 mi
- 05/12/201290,844 mi+1,508 mi
- 11/12/201392,978 mi+2,134 mi
- 11/12/201392,978 mi
Average of roughly 5,485 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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