1997 Toyota Hiace 2.4L Diesel · R885 KNW
1997 Toyota Hiace (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 183,783 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R885 KNW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2014
- 183,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R885 KNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Hiace (R885 KNW) between October 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R885 KNW Mileage History
- 19/10/2006142,044 mi
- 19/10/2006142,044 mi
- 24/10/2007147,505 mi+5,461 mi
- 24/10/2007147,505 mi
- 16/10/2008152,072 mi+4,567 mi
- 16/10/2008152,072 mi
- 09/09/2009155,319 mi+3,247 mi
- 09/09/2009155,319 mi
- 13/09/2010160,333 mi+5,014 mi
- 15/09/2010160,347 mi+14 mi
- 28/11/2011164,900 mi+4,553 mi
- 28/11/2011164,900 mi
- 11/12/2012172,466 mi+7,566 mi
- 12/12/2012172,489 mi+23 mi
- 12/05/2014183,762 mi+11,273 mi
- 13/05/2014183,783 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,517 miles per year across 16 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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