1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R495 AAY
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 162,042 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R495 AAY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 162,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R495 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (R495 AAY) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R495 AAY Mileage History
- 28/10/2005101,215 mi
- 30/10/2006107,158 mi+5,943 mi
- 30/10/2007110,654 mi+3,496 mi
- 28/10/2008113,601 mi+2,947 mi
- 28/10/2009116,343 mi+2,742 mi
- 28/10/2009116,343 mi
- 27/10/2010120,074 mi+3,731 mi
- 27/10/2011123,444 mi+3,370 mi
- 31/10/2011123,457 mi+13 mi
- 30/10/2012126,201 mi+2,744 mi
- 30/10/2013128,339 mi+2,138 mi
- 28/10/2014131,161 mi+2,822 mi
- 28/10/2015133,462 mi+2,301 mi
- 28/10/2015133,462 mi
- 28/10/2016136,055 mi+2,593 mi
- 28/10/2016136,055 mi
- 01/11/2017138,641 mi+2,586 mi
- 26/10/2018140,730 mi+2,089 mi
- 25/10/2019142,384 mi+1,654 mi
- 02/12/2020143,073 mi+689 mi
- 11/12/2020143,076 mi+3 mi
- 17/01/2022147,223 mi+4,147 mi
- 25/01/2023152,413 mi+5,190 mi
- 01/02/2023152,442 mi+29 mi
- 17/01/2024157,076 mi+4,634 mi
- 29/01/2025159,478 mi+2,402 mi
- 22/01/2026162,011 mi+2,533 mi
- 03/02/2026162,042 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 3,001 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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