1996 Toyota Hiace 3.0L Diesel · N501 FKU
1996 Toyota Hiace (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 60,779 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N501 FKU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 60,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N501 FKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Hiace (N501 FKU) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N501 FKU Mileage History
- 18/08/200848,774 km
- 17/08/200933,878 mi
- 09/08/201036,465 mi+2,587 mi
- 10/08/201139,753 mi+3,288 mi
- 14/08/201242,474 mi+2,721 mi
- 06/08/201343,961 mi+1,487 mi
- 27/01/201544,018 mi+57 mi
- 27/01/201544,018 mi
- 02/02/201646,403 mi+2,385 mi
- 04/04/201748,562 mi+2,159 mi
- 24/04/201850,784 mi+2,222 mi
- 11/04/201952,245 mi+1,461 mi
- 18/05/202154,752 mi+2,507 mi
- 26/05/202154,754 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/202355,365 mi+611 mi
- 21/07/202355,368 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/202355,370 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202455,382 mi+12 mi
- 12/07/202455,388 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/202557,813 mi+2,425 mi
- 18/07/202660,779 mi+2,966 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 21 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: 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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