1996 Toyota HI LUX Surf 3.0L Diesel · P523 TDX
1996 Toyota HI LUX Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 314,828 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI LUX SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 314,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3000cc
P523 TDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 314,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P523 TDX Mileage History
- 27/11/2023305,132 km
- 14/04/2025309,166 mi
- 16/04/2025309,167 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2026314,826 mi+5,659 mi
- 24/04/2026314,828 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P523 TDX 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 Hi Lux Surf (P523 TDX) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central Pipe Has Hole And Rear Box (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))”.
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