Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota Granvia 3.0L Diesel · R203 DKY

R203 DKY

1997 Toyota Granvia (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09/11/1997. Recorded mileage 194,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA GRANVIA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
194,014 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2995cc

R203 DKY Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
  • 194,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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R203 DKY Mileage History

  1. 29/05/2014110,223 km
  2. 07/07/2015123,499 mi
  3. 27/06/2016132,025 mi+8,526 mi
  4. 06/07/2017145,014 mi+12,989 mi
  5. 03/07/2018156,027 mi+11,013 mi
  6. 04/07/2018156,027 mi
  7. 02/07/2019165,206 mi+9,179 mi
  8. 02/07/2019165,206 mi
  9. 03/07/2020172,944 mi+7,738 mi
  10. 09/07/2021178,159 mi+5,215 mi
  11. 11/07/2022184,309 mi+6,150 mi
  12. 03/11/2023191,094 mi+6,785 mi
  13. 25/04/2025193,044 mi+1,950 mi
  14. 08/05/2025193,050 mi+6 mi
  15. 27/08/2026194,014 mi+964 mi

Average of roughly 6,842 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

R203 DKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 03:15
MOT Analysis

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

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Granvia (R203 DKY) between May 2014 and August 2026.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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