1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R496 BAY
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16/02/1998. Recorded mileage 127,614 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2446cc
R496 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 127,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R496 BAY Mileage History
- 09/06/2023126,661 mi
- 10/06/2024127,266 mi+605 mi
- 10/06/2024127,266 mi
- 12/06/2025127,613 mi+347 mi
- 13/06/2025127,614 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R496 BAY 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 (R496 BAY) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”.
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