1998 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · R962 BBK
1998 Toyota Hilux (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 249,933 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R962 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 249,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R962 BBK 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 (R962 BBK) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R962 BBK Mileage History
- 20/12/2022224,247 mi
- 19/12/2023235,219 mi+10,972 mi
- 18/02/2025244,154 mi+8,935 mi
- 28/03/2025244,212 mi+58 mi
- 30/04/2026249,933 mi+5,721 mi
Average of roughly 7,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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