No, R455 AEX is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R455 AEX?

The MOT for R455 AEX is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R455 AEX?

The recorded mileage for R455 AEX is 197,950 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R455 AEX ULEZ compliant?

No, R455 AEX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R455 AEX

R455 AEX

1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17/09/1997. Recorded mileage 197,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (27/03/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 197,950 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/03/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 27/03/2024

Mileage: 197,950 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2446cc

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R455 AEX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
197,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R455 AEX Mileage History

21/03/2022188,777 mi
13/03/2023193,748 mi+4,971 mi
15/03/2023193,749 mi+1 mi
18/03/2024197,950 mi+4,201 mi
18/03/2024197,950 mi

Average of roughly 4,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R455 AEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 05:37

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (R455 AEX) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 March 2024 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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