1997 Toyota Hiace 3.0L Diesel · R414 AKR
1997 Toyota Hiace (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 297,180 km. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 297,180 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R414 AKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 297,180 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R414 AKR 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 Hiace (R414 AKR) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
R414 AKR Odometer History
- 25/07/2025281,239 km
- 06/08/2025281,303 km+64 km
- 27/07/2026297,172 km+15,869 km
- 14/08/2026297,180 km+8 km
- 17/08/2026297,180 km
Average of roughly 15,012 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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