1999 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · T397 BFM
1999 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 125,897 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T397 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 125,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T397 BFM 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 (T397 BFM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
T397 BFM Mileage History
- 13/08/2024122,798 mi
- 14/08/2025124,545 mi+1,747 mi
- 14/08/2025124,545 mi
- 12/08/2026125,897 mi+1,352 mi
- 13/08/2026125,897 mi
Average of roughly 1,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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