Yes, R196 BWB is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R196 BWB?

The MOT for R196 BWB is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R196 BWB?

The recorded mileage for R196 BWB is 274,167 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R196 BWB ULEZ compliant?

No, R196 BWB 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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1998 Toyota Granvia 2.7L Gas bi-fuel · R196 BWB

R196 BWB

1998 Toyota Granvia (2.7L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 274,167 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: TOYOTA GRANVIA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/09/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Odometer: 274,167 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required
Fuel & Engine: GAS BI-FUEL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/09/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Odometer: 274,167 km
Fuel Type: GAS BI-FUEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2690cc

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R196 BWB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
274,167 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R196 BWB Odometer History

07/02/2022253,405 mi
20/03/2023260,379 mi+6,974 mi
18/03/2024264,648 km
19/09/2025274,167 km+9,519 km
23/09/2025274,167 km

Average of roughly 5,728 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R196 BWB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 19:42

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Granvia (R196 BWB) between February 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valence (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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