1998 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R501 BCR
1998 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 101,037 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R501 BCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 101,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R501 BCR 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 (R501 BCR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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 (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
R501 BCR Mileage History
- 23/11/202390,355 mi
- 23/11/202390,356 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/202494,200 mi+3,844 mi
- 11/11/2025101,035 mi+6,835 mi
- 12/11/2025101,037 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,419 miles 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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