2018 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · CL11 NTP

The 2018 Toyota Hilux presents a broadly stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 26 September 2025, where it passed cleanly at 79,971 miles with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a pattern of recurring minor issues that appear to have been addressed rather than ignored. The handbrake efficiency advisory first noted in September 2023 at 72,221 miles was still borderline in September 2024 at 75,018 miles, but by the 2025 test it had resolved entirely. The nearside steering rack inner joint play flagged in September 2024 also does not reappear in the latest record, suggesting a repair was carried out between late 2024 and late 2025. The overall maintenance trajectory is therefore improving, not worsening, though the history reveals a vehicle that has needed periodic attention to its braking and steering components rather than one that has been entirely trouble-free. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From the first recorded test in September 2021 at 65,054 miles through to September 2025 at 79,971 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 14,917 miles over four years, averaging approximately 3,730 miles annually during that window. That is lower than the headline figure of 9,996 miles per year across the vehicle's full life, which implies the earlier years saw heavier use and the recent period has been lighter. No gaps exist in the annual test record, and the odometer readings progress steadily with no anomalies suggesting clocking or extended periods off the road. A buyer should still approach the steering and braking systems with scrutiny. The repeated handbrake advisories across two consecutive tests point to a system that has historically sat at the minimum acceptable threshold rather than operating with comfortable margin. The parking brake cables, rear caliper mechanisms, and linkage pivots deserve a physical inspection for corrosion and free movement, particularly given the Hilux's commercial and potentially working-life use. The nearside steering rack inner joint wear flagged in 2024, while apparently rectified, warrants a check for any residual play at full lock and a visual inspection of the rack boots for splits that could allow water ingress and accelerate future wear. Beyond the flagged items, the front brake pads noted as wearing low in September 2021 and the offside rear tyre described as perished in the same test indicate that consumable components have required replacement at various points. A prospective buyer should verify the current condition of all four brake disc thicknesses, pad depths, and tyre sidewall integrity, paying close attention to the nearside rear where the perished tyre was flagged. The vehicle's structural underside, including chassis rails, cross-mountings, and suspension bushes, should be inspected for corrosion and deterioration, as commercial pickups of this age frequently accumulate underbody wear that MOT tests do not always capture between annual intervals.