1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R778 AAY
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 41,028 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R778 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 41,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R778 AAY 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 1997 Toyota Hilux (R778 AAY) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 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: Suspension (44 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
R778 AAY Mileage History
- 17/02/202341,000 mi
- 17/02/202341,000 mi
- 14/02/202441,019 mi+19 mi
- 13/02/202541,028 mi+9 mi
- 20/02/202541,028 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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