1996 Toyota 3.0L Diesel · N166 BRC
1996 Toyota (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 152,323 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2980cc
N166 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 152,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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N166 BRC Mileage History
- 24/10/2022144,969 mi
- 23/10/2023148,474 mi+3,505 mi
- 02/11/2023148,503 mi+29 mi
- 29/10/2024150,199 mi+1,696 mi
- 30/10/2025152,323 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 2,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N166 BRC 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 Unknown (N166 BRC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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