Est: £4,000 - £5,000
1997 TOYOTA HILUX SURF TD AUTO
United Kingdom • 15 Apr 2026 • Lot 262
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1997 Toyota Hilux Surf TD Auto, imported to the UK in 2005 with one UK owner since. It is a rare black top of the range model in very good condition, with long MOT, and maintained by an ex-mechanic.
Condition
7
Very good condition throughout, slight wear.
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Automatic
Transmission:
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
R853 TKV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing.Make: TOYOTA Model: HILUX SURF TD AUTO Registration: R853 TKVEngine Size (cc): 2980Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 01/06/2005MOT Expiry Date: 13/11/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a TOYOTA KZN185W 3.0L TD HILUX SURF SSR-X LTD.
Please confirm upon your own inspection.
The vendor has provided the following:
Engine: 1KZ-TE 3.0L Turbo Diesel
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with selectable 4WD
Imported in 2005, 1 UK owner since May 2005
MOT valid until 13 November 2026
Very good condition throughout, rare black top-of-the-range model
Used daily for the last 21 years, trips to the Netherlands, Belgium & Germany never broke down
Maintained and serviced by the ex-mechanic owner, all service records and pa...
Points of note
£3,321
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,187
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,996
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
187,254 miles
Registration Date
1997-12-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 03 2025 with 187,254 miles
Passed
On Nov 14 2024 with 182,801 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 08 2023 with 178,783 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 08 2022 with 174,063 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 08 2021 with 169,806 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 08 2021 with 169,806 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Nov 04 2020 with 162,319 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2019 with 151,876 miles
Passed
On May 01 2018 with 146,013 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2017 with 140,987 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear both tyres cracking slightly
Passed
On May 04 2016 with 133,942 miles
Passed
On May 07 2015 with 128,471 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight deterioration of centre steering rack mounting rubber bush
- osr handbrake lever does not return 100% (but no bind)
Passed
On May 08 2014 with 123,292 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2013 with 117,482 miles
Passed
On May 02 2012 with 111,604 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2011 with 106,757 miles
Passed
On May 06 2010 with 102,090 miles
Passed
On May 06 2009 with 94,417 miles
Passed
On May 10 2008 with 88,572 miles
Passed
On May 09 2007 with 84,061 miles
Passed
On May 08 2006 with 79,399 miles
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