1998 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · S431 VLS
1998 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 202,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,353 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
S431 VLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2008
- 202,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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S431 VLS Mileage History
- 25/10/2006186,757 mi
- 27/10/2006186,757 mi
- 25/10/2007195,766 mi+9,009 mi
- 06/10/2008202,353 mi+6,587 mi
- 07/10/2008202,353 mi
Average of roughly 7,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S431 VLS 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 (S431 VLS) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2008 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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