1997 Toyota HI-ACE 3.0L Diesel · NPN 1
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 302,293 km. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 302,293 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NPN 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 302,293 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NPN 1 MOT History
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 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (NPN 1) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
NPN 1 Odometer History
- 11/10/2023289,328 km
- 11/10/2023289,328 km
- 25/10/2024297,114 km+7,786 km
- 30/09/2025302,293 km+5,179 km
- 30/09/2025302,293 km
Average of roughly 6,576 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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