1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R514 BNW
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 95,819 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R514 BNW Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 95,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R514 BNW Mileage History
- 19/07/200683,303 mi
- 19/07/200683,303 mi
- 13/07/200784,751 mi+1,448 mi
- 13/07/200784,751 mi
- 14/07/200886,081 mi+1,330 mi
- 17/07/200987,235 mi+1,154 mi
- 17/07/200987,235 mi
- 26/07/201088,000 mi+765 mi
- 28/07/201189,188 mi+1,188 mi
- 28/07/201189,188 mi
- 30/07/201290,324 mi+1,136 mi
- 30/07/201290,324 mi
- 22/07/201391,079 mi+755 mi
- 22/07/201391,079 mi
- 29/07/201491,879 mi+800 mi
- 29/07/201491,879 mi
- 31/07/201592,749 mi+870 mi
- 31/07/201592,749 mi
- 25/07/201693,195 mi+446 mi
- 25/07/201693,195 mi
- 28/07/201793,624 mi+429 mi
- 09/08/201893,890 mi+266 mi
- 09/08/201893,890 mi
- 25/07/201993,936 mi+46 mi
- 25/07/201993,936 mi
- 25/07/202094,036 mi+100 mi
- 04/08/202194,469 mi+433 mi
- 01/08/202296,107 mi+1,638 mi
- 01/08/202395,332 mi-775 mi
- 07/08/202495,618 mi+286 mi
- 07/08/202495,618 mi
- 24/07/202596,711 mi+1,093 mi
- 08/08/202695,819 mi-892 mi
Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R514 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (R514 BNW) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Windscreen (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”.
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