1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R243 CBA

This 1998 Toyota Hilux presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on March 21, 2026, at 229,857 miles, with zero defects recorded. The maintenance record displays a flawless run of consecutive first-time passes stretching back through March 2025, March 2024, April 2023, and February 2022. Every single one of these annual examinations concluded without a single advisory notice or failure, which indicates rigorous upkeep and proactive mechanical management by the previous custodians. Accumulating 229,857 miles over roughly 28 years places the vehicle at an average of 8,209 miles annually, representing typical light commercial usage for a utility chassis of this era. The testing cadence remains exceptionally consistent with annual inspections occurring roughly every twelve months, showing no prolonged periods of abandonment or erratic mileage spikes. The total absence of test data prior to February 2022 means earlier history is unverified, but the recent five-year snapshot reveals steady utilization and consistent road legality. Despite the unblemished MOT certificates, prospective buyers must conduct a rigorous physical inspection underneath the vehicle, focusing heavily on the structural chassis rails, crossmembers, and suspension mounting points for age-related corrosion. Toyota Hilux models of this vintage are notoriously susceptible to heavy rust on the ladder frame, making surface scale and structural rot the primary areas of concern. You should also thoroughly check the mechanical drivetrain, including the leaf spring suspension bushes, differential seals, and brake lines, as these heavy-duty components experience significant wear on high-mileage utility vehicles regardless of clean computerized test sheets.