1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · P603 APC
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 178,782 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P603 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 178,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P603 APC 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 (P603 APC) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
P603 APC Mileage History
- 03/04/2023165,155 mi
- 20/04/2024169,102 mi+3,947 mi
- 26/04/2025173,751 mi+4,649 mi
- 11/05/2026178,653 mi+4,902 mi
- 21/05/2026178,782 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 4,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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