The road tax status for R290 AKR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R290 AKR?

The MOT for R290 AKR is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R290 AKR?

The recorded mileage for R290 AKR is 117,421 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R290 AKR ULEZ compliant?

No, R290 AKR 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 HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R290 AKR

R290 AKR

1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1997. Recorded mileage 117,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA HI-ACE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 117,421 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 03/10/2026

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Mileage: 117,421 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2446cc

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R290 AKR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
117,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R290 AKR Mileage History

05/10/2022196,311 mi
04/10/2023116,139 mi-80,172 mi
30/09/2024116,983 mi+844 mi
02/10/2024116,983 mi
02/10/2025117,421 mi+438 mi

Average of roughly -26,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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

R290 AKR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (R290 AKR) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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