1996 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · P252 DFP
1996 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 74,420 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2446cc
P252 DFP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2013
- 74,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P252 DFP Mileage History
- 12/06/200655,051 mi
- 12/06/200655,051 mi
- 15/06/200756,027 mi+976 mi
- 12/06/200858,794 mi+2,767 mi
- 11/06/200961,023 mi+2,229 mi
- 11/06/200961,023 mi
- 15/06/201063,655 mi+2,632 mi
- 17/06/201171,014 mi+7,359 mi
- 23/06/201171,019 mi+5 mi
- 27/06/201273,151 mi+2,132 mi
- 29/06/201273,151 mi
- 21/06/201374,420 mi+1,269 mi
- 24/06/201374,420 mi
Average of roughly 2,754 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P252 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hilux (P252 DFP) between June 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)”; “Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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