1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · 59 JA
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 95,768 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2446cc
59 JA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 95,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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59 JA Mileage History
- 26/06/202494,327 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 711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (59 JA) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Top of sill on door step ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/S of central crossmember corr”.
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