No, R548 ABD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R548 ABD?

The MOT for R548 ABD is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R548 ABD?

The recorded mileage for R548 ABD is 182,666 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R548 ABD ULEZ compliant?

No, R548 ABD 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

1997 Toyota Hilux 2.4L Diesel · R548 ABD

R548 ABD

1997 Toyota Hilux (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 182,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 24/03/2023
Road Tax: Untaxed (03/11/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 182,666 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/03/2023

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 03/11/2024

Mileage: 182,666 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2446cc

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R548 ABD Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2023
182,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

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R548 ABD Mileage History

01/03/2022182,628 mi
25/03/2022186,636 mi+4,008 mi
23/03/2023182,666 mi-3,970 mi

Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R548 ABD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 15:46

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hilux (R548 ABD) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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