1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R243 BLD
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 185,330 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R243 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 185,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R243 BLD 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 1998 Toyota Hilux (R243 BLD) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
R243 BLD Mileage History
- 04/10/2023184,098 mi
- 02/10/2024184,217 mi+119 mi
- 03/10/2024184,233 mi+16 mi
- 10/09/2025184,695 mi+462 mi
- 16/09/2026185,330 mi+635 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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