1999 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · V491 DHO
1999 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 34,215 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V491 DHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 34,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V491 DHO 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 (V491 DHO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
V491 DHO Mileage History
- 13/01/202320,505 mi
- 19/01/202424,257 mi+3,752 mi
- 31/01/202424,260 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/202532,005 mi+7,745 mi
- 21/01/202634,215 mi+2,210 mi
Average of roughly 4,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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