1996 Toyota HI-LUX Surf 3.0L Diesel · P498 AHO
1996 Toyota HI-LUX Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 208,173 km. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-LUX SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 208,173 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3000cc
P498 AHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 208,173 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P498 AHO Odometer History
- 29/10/2022194,277 mi
- 05/02/2025194,329 km
- 12/02/2026208,161 km+13,832 km
- 19/02/2026208,173 km+12 km
Average of roughly 4,198 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P498 AHO 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 Hi-Lux Surf (P498 AHO) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing and loose bolts (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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