1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R712 BDV
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 227,768 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2446cc
R712 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 227,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R712 BDV Mileage History
- 16/03/2023215,372 mi
- 16/03/2023215,379 mi+7 mi
- 01/03/2024221,590 mi+6,211 mi
- 27/03/2025227,761 mi+6,171 mi
- 01/04/2025227,768 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R712 BDV 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 (R712 BDV) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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