Comprehensive refurbishment including belts, fluids, exhaust system, brakes, shocks, steering, and more
Chassis extensively cleaned and treated with two coats of Bilt Hamber epoxy paint; reported rust-free
Garage stored for several years
MOT, with no advisories, valid to March 2027
The Appeal
The Toyota Hilux has earned a near-mythical reputation for indestructibility, cemented in the public consciousness by Top Gear's repeated - and ultimately futile - attempts to kill one. The 1990s examples, unburdened by the complexity of modern electronics, are particularly prized for their mechanical simplicity and go-anywhere dependability, and they have become increasingly collectable as a result.
This 1998 example has had just two registered keepers from new, the first of whom purchased it from the Toyota dealership. It was garage-stored for three years following that keeper's passing, before being acquired by the current owner in December 2023, who has continued to store it under cover and undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment. The extensive work list has led to a very handsome, eminently drivable pick-up.
With part Toyota service history, an MOT valid to March 2027, and a 2,400cc diesel engine that the vendor describes as running well, this Hilux ticks plenty of boxes. Hilux004.jpeg282.19 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1998 in the United Kingdom
Two registered keepers from new
Purchased new by the first registered keeper
Current registered keeper since December 2023
Part Toyota service history
Garage stored for approximately three years prior to current ownership, and continued garage storage since
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