1996 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · A170 AHH
1996 Toyota Hilux (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 161,588 km. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 161,588 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A170 AHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 161,588 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A170 AHH 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 1996 Toyota Hilux (A170 AHH) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
A170 AHH Odometer History
- 10/03/2025159,424 km
- 28/03/2025159,547 km+123 km
- 09/05/2025159,604 km+57 km
- 09/06/2026161,523 km+1,919 km
- 12/06/2026161,588 km+65 km
Average of roughly 1,722 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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