1996 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · N283 BRC
1996 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 237,179 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N283 BRC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 237,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N283 BRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hilux (N283 BRC) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
N283 BRC Mileage History
- 26/05/2022233,930 mi
- 12/06/2023236,451 mi+2,521 mi
- 20/06/2024236,874 mi+423 mi
- 25/06/2025237,179 mi+305 mi
Average of roughly 1,054 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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