1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R802 BNC
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 148,334 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R802 BNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2026
- 148,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R802 BNC 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 (R802 BNC) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”.
R802 BNC Mileage History
- 13/06/2023108,696 mi
- 01/07/2024123,607 mi+14,911 mi
- 23/06/2025137,155 mi+13,548 mi
- 09/08/2025137,456 mi+301 mi
- 07/08/2026148,334 mi+10,878 mi
Average of roughly 12,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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