1986 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · C181 MCA
1986 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23/04/1986. Recorded mileage 97,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2446cc
C181 MCA Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 97,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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C181 MCA Mileage History
- 21/06/200686,749 mi
- 05/06/202393,594 mi+6,845 mi
- 10/06/202495,019 mi+1,425 mi
- 11/06/202495,019 mi
- 19/06/202597,079 mi+2,060 mi
- 19/06/202597,079 mi
Average of roughly 544 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
C181 MCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Toyota Hilux (C181 MCA) between June 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side x2 (1.4.1 (a))”.
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