1999 Toyota Hilux 3.0L Diesel · S521 APM
1999 Toyota Hilux (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 284,869 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 284,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S521 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 284,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S521 APM Mileage History
- 10/07/2023269,601 mi
- 08/07/2024275,327 mi+5,726 mi
- 04/07/2025280,329 mi+5,002 mi
- 17/07/2025280,321 mi-8 mi
- 15/07/2026284,869 mi+4,548 mi
Average of roughly 5,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S521 APM 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 1999 Toyota Hilux (S521 APM) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level not showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))”.
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