1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R82 KAW
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 377,341 km. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 377,341 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R82 KAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 377,341 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R82 KAW 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 (R82 KAW) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
R82 KAW Odometer History
- 25/05/2023366,964 km
- 24/05/2024370,577 km+3,613 km
- 30/10/2024372,939 km+2,362 km
- 23/02/2026377,333 km+4,394 km
- 27/02/2026377,341 km+8 km
Average of roughly 3,756 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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