1991 Toyota Hiace 2.8L Diesel · J185 MTN
1991 Toyota Hiace (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 177,714 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J185 MTN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 177,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J185 MTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Toyota Hiace (J185 MTN) between March 2007 and April 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (43 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
J185 MTN Mileage History
- 14/03/2007127,338 km
- 03/06/2008137,333 km+9,995 km
- 21/07/2009139,624 mi
- 05/07/2010142,019 km
- 06/07/2010142,019 km
- 12/07/2011145,274 km+3,255 km
- 17/07/2012152,145 km+6,871 km
- 18/07/2012152,153 km+8 km
- 18/07/2013155,088 km+2,935 km
- 19/07/2013155,045 mi
- 10/07/2014158,677 km
- 14/07/2014158,684 km+7 km
- 17/07/2015163,024 km+4,340 km
- 20/07/2015163,029 mi
- 21/07/2016168,884 km
- 21/07/2016168,891 mi
- 12/07/2017172,541 mi+3,650 mi
- 12/07/2017172,541 mi
- 12/07/2018175,547 mi+3,006 mi
- 13/07/2018175,548 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/2021177,695 mi+2,147 mi
- 11/04/2023177,714 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,134 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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