The road tax status for L197 TWS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L197 TWS?

The MOT for L197 TWS is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L197 TWS?

The recorded mileage for L197 TWS is 177,586 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L197 TWS ULEZ compliant?

No, L197 TWS 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

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1994 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · L197 TWS

L197 TWS

1994 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27/01/1994. Recorded mileage 177,586 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.

Make & Model: TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 177,586 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 177,586 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2446cc

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L197 TWS Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
177,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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L197 TWS Mileage History

26/01/2007102,664 mi
05/06/2008105,253 mi+2,589 mi
24/04/2024167,544 mi+62,291 mi
29/04/2025171,500 mi+3,956 mi
01/05/2025171,505 mi+5 mi
28/04/2026177,471 mi+5,966 mi
19/05/2026177,586 mi+115 mi

Average of roughly 3,880 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

L197 TWS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:35

MOT Analysis

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7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Toyota Hilux (L197 TWS) between January 2007 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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