1998 Toyota HI-ACE Regius 2.7L Petrol · R226 BWB
1998 Toyota HI-ACE Regius (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 215,246 km. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE REGIUS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 215,246 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2690cc
R226 BWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 215,246 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R226 BWB Odometer History
- 10/09/2024199,515 km
- 10/09/2024199,515 km
- 08/09/2025208,542 km+9,027 km
- 10/09/2026215,247 km+6,705 km
- 11/09/2026215,246 km-1 km
Average of roughly 7,862 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R226 BWB 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 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace Regius (R226 BWB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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