1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R81 VOY
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 72,149 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R81 VOY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2018
- 72,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R81 VOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Hilux (R81 VOY) between March 2006 and November 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2018 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 (10 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)”; “Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”.
R81 VOY Mileage History
- 03/03/200645,209 mi
- 06/03/200752,018 mi+6,809 mi
- 18/06/200958,683 mi+6,665 mi
- 22/06/200958,683 mi
- 22/06/201061,961 mi+3,278 mi
- 01/06/201164,347 mi+2,386 mi
- 03/06/201164,349 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/201265,943 mi+1,594 mi
- 11/06/201366,932 mi+989 mi
- 11/06/201468,743 mi+1,811 mi
- 02/07/201570,345 mi+1,602 mi
- 23/11/201872,149 mi+1,804 mi
Average of roughly 2,117 miles per year across 12 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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