1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · P523 AEC
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 97,383 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P523 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 97,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P523 AEC 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 1997 Toyota Hilux (P523 AEC) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding when handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
P523 AEC Mileage History
- 09/05/202497,275 mi
- 06/05/202597,319 mi+44 mi
- 08/05/202597,319 mi
- 27/04/202697,381 mi+62 mi
- 28/04/202697,383 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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