1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R131 AAC
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1997. Recorded mileage 111,456 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2446cc
R131 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 111,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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R131 AAC Mileage History
- 24/11/2022108,881 mi
- 25/11/2022108,882 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2024109,074 mi+192 mi
- 04/09/2025111,385 mi+2,311 mi
- 27/09/2025111,456 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R131 AAC 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 (R131 AAC) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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