1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · S296 BBX
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 160,558 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2446cc
S296 BBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2025
- 160,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S296 BBX Mileage History
- 13/10/2022150,761 mi
- 10/10/2023155,073 mi+4,312 mi
- 10/10/2023155,073 mi
- 14/10/2024157,912 mi+2,839 mi
- 17/10/2025160,558 mi+2,646 mi
Average of roughly 3,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S296 BBX 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 (S296 BBX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2pla”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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