1996 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · N456 BCH
1996 Toyota Hilux (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 248,869 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N456 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 248,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N456 BCH 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 (N456 BCH) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose in taper fitment Nut finger tig”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end insecrely fitt”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
N456 BCH Mileage History
- 20/09/2023232,654 mi
- 12/09/2024237,816 mi+5,162 mi
- 22/09/2025244,991 mi+7,175 mi
- 22/09/2025244,991 mi
- 24/09/2026248,869 mi+3,878 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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