1997 Toyota HI-ACE 3.0L Diesel · R845 ADP
1997 Toyota HI-ACE (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 268,233 km. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 268,233 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2980cc
R845 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 268,233 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R845 ADP Odometer History
- 31/05/2024264,363 km
- 21/05/2025265,840 km+1,477 km
- 22/05/2025265,840 km
- 20/05/2026268,231 km+2,391 km
- 21/05/2026268,233 km+2 km
Average of roughly 1,963 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R845 ADP 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 (R845 ADP) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (26 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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