1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R491 ABD
1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2010.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R491 ABD Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 09/07/2010
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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