1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R617 FHJ
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 216,332 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R617 FHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 216,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R617 FHJ Mileage History
- 07/08/2023211,280 mi
- 15/08/2024214,492 mi+3,212 mi
- 08/08/2025215,412 mi+920 mi
- 14/08/2026216,332 mi+920 mi
- 02/09/2026216,332 mi
Average of roughly 1,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R617 FHJ 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 (R617 FHJ) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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