1996 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Petrol · P282 APA
1996 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 200,333 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2438cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P282 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 200,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P282 APA Mileage History
- 05/07/2024197,055 mi
- 19/07/2024197,117 mi+62 mi
- 28/07/2025198,367 mi+1,250 mi
- 05/08/2025198,398 mi+31 mi
- 31/07/2026200,333 mi+1,935 mi
Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P282 APA 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 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (P282 APA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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