1997 Toyota HI ACE Regius 3.0L Diesel · R743 BBK
1997 Toyota HI ACE Regius (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 349,714 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI ACE REGIUS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 349,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2980cc
R743 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2026
- 349,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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R743 BBK Mileage History
- 21/01/2025317,040 km
- 21/01/2025317,046 km+6 km
- 21/01/2026339,274 km+22,228 km
- 22/01/2026339,373 km+99 km
- 28/08/2026349,714 mi
Average of roughly 20,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R743 BBK 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 Regius (R743 BBK) between January 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
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