1997 Toyota Hiace 2.8L Diesel · P293 DVK
1997 Toyota Hiace (2.8L, diesel). First registered 28 May 1997. Recorded mileage 319,253 km. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 319,253 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P293 DVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 319,253 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P293 DVK Odometer History
- 24/06/2024307,070 km
- 26/06/2025310,955 km+3,885 km
- 30/06/2025310,958 km+3 km
- 19/06/2026319,251 km+8,293 km
- 23/06/2026319,253 km+2 km
Average of roughly 6,106 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P293 DVK 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 Hiace (P293 DVK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached lamp hanging out of body (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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