IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · P878 GRM

P878 GRM

1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 176,062 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,062 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2446cc
Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

P878 GRM Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 176,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P878 GRM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 01:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (P878 GRM) between April 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 92 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

P878 GRM Mileage History

  1. 07/04/200691,258 mi
  2. 17/04/2007101,544 mi+10,286 mi
  3. 17/04/2007101,544 mi
  4. 01/04/2008112,488 mi+10,944 mi
  5. 08/04/2008112,488 mi
  6. 21/03/2009123,377 mi+10,889 mi
  7. 21/03/2009123,377 mi
  8. 16/03/2010133,762 mi+10,385 mi
  9. 16/03/2010133,762 mi
  10. 25/02/2011139,691 mi+5,929 mi
  11. 20/02/2012143,681 mi+3,990 mi
  12. 27/02/2012143,733 mi+52 mi
  13. 19/02/2013148,809 mi+5,076 mi
  14. 28/02/2014153,071 mi+4,262 mi
  15. 25/02/2015156,179 mi+3,108 mi
  16. 18/02/2016158,443 mi+2,264 mi
  17. 21/02/2017160,897 mi+2,454 mi
  18. 20/02/2018163,551 mi+2,654 mi
  19. 22/02/2018163,563 mi+12 mi
  20. 21/02/2019165,403 mi+1,840 mi
  21. 19/02/2020166,811 mi+1,408 mi
  22. 22/02/2021168,564 mi+1,753 mi
  23. 14/03/2022169,859 mi+1,295 mi
  24. 22/02/2023170,867 mi+1,008 mi
  25. 22/02/2023170,867 mi
  26. 01/03/2024172,652 mi+1,785 mi
  27. 26/02/2025174,427 mi+1,775 mi
  28. 03/03/2026176,062 mi+1,635 mi

Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]
Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]
Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]
Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]
MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]
Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]
Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]
Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]
Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]
Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]
Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]
UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]
Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]
Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]
Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]
Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]
Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]
Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]
DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check
£19.99
Single vehicle check
carVertical
£37.99
Single report
RAC Check
£14.99
Standard history
BEST VALUE
IsItAGoodCar
£8.99
Save over 55%
Instant on-screen report Official PDF emailed £20k Experian guarantee One-off, no subscription Apple Pay / Google Pay / cards

Data provided by Experian

Similar Vehicles

Similar Vehicles Checked Recently

R269MJF
1997 TOYOTA
HILUX
RED
P341KEF
1997 TOYOTA
HILUX
Green
R758BGY
1997 TOYOTA
HILUX
RED
P630YAE
1997 TOYOTA
HILUX
Blue

Plate Neighbors

Batch Registration Neighbors (P878 Series)

Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P878GRM.

View all P878 series →
P878ACG

MAZDA

BONGO

1997Silver
P878AFJ

SUZUKI

GSF600

1996Blue
P878AHO

LAND ROVER

RANGE ROVER

1997Silver
P878APH

MAZDA

MX-3

1996Red
P878APR

HONDA

CIVIC

1997BLUE
P878AWT

TOYOTA

STARLET

1997Silver
P878AWY

LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

1997Green
P878AYJ

PORSCHE

911

1996Blue
P878BFX

PEUGEOT

BOXER

1997White
P878BPG

ASTON MARTIN

DB7

1997Blue
P878BRD

NISSAN

ALMERA

1996Black
P878CAY

LAND ROVER

90 DEFENDER TDI

1996BLUE

Regional DVLA Registration Directory

Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.

P878 series plates
Number Plate Index
P878 Series
Browse number plates starting with P878 →
Regional Trunk
Region P (Preston & Cumbria)
Browse master Preston & Cumbria directory →

Recently Checked UK Vehicles

Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.

All trending checks
AU16TVO
2016 VAUXHALL
MERIVA
View report
UP22MSL
2022 VOLKSWAGEN
UP GTI
View report
3MWK
2000 SKODA
FELICIA
View report
YF19SBW
2019 BMW
1 SERIES
View report
HV12MUB
2012 MAZDA
2
View report
LO70EXA
2020 NISSAN
QASHQAI
View report
LR55CPX
2005 NISSAN
MICRA
View report
MO04ORG
2014 AUDI
A4
View report