1996 Toyota Hilux Surf Hilux 3.0L Diesel · N697 BTF
1996 Toyota Hilux Surf Hilux (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 222,698 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX SURF HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2980cc
N697 BTF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 222,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N697 BTF Mileage History
- 07/07/2022220,382 mi
- 14/07/2022220,385 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/2026222,698 mi+2,313 mi
Average of roughly 568 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N697 BTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hilux Surf Hilux (N697 BTF) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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