1997 Toyota HI-ACE 3.0L Diesel · P538 AKG
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 167,656 km. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 167,656 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P538 AKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 167,656 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P538 AKG 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 (P538 AKG) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P538 AKG Odometer History
- 09/09/2022164,127 km
- 09/07/2024164,194 km+67 km
- 25/06/2025165,524 km+1,330 km
- 25/06/2025165,524 km
- 07/07/2026167,656 km+2,132 km
Average of roughly 922 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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