1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R554 SRV
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 117,645 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2446cc
R554 SRV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2016
- 117,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R554 SRV Mileage History
- 09/08/200665,979 mi
- 09/08/200665,979 mi
- 14/08/200749,469 mi-16,510 mi
- 28/08/200885,972 mi+36,503 mi
- 24/08/200987,941 mi+1,969 mi
- 02/08/201089,107 mi+1,166 mi
- 11/08/201089,141 mi+34 mi
- 22/08/201189,994 mi+853 mi
- 08/08/201291,893 mi+1,899 mi
- 17/05/201391,941 mi+48 mi
- 20/05/201498,987 mi+7,046 mi
- 21/05/201498,987 mi
- 21/07/2015105,677 mi+6,690 mi
- 22/07/2015105,677 mi
- 25/06/2016117,654 mi+11,977 mi
- 04/07/2016117,645 mi-9 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R554 SRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (R554 SRV) between August 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (40 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)”.
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