Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · R91 MFV

R91 MFV

1997 Toyota HI-ACE (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1997. Recorded mileage 209,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA HI-ACE
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
209,947 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2446cc

R91 MFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 209,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R91 MFV Mileage History

  1. 11/04/2023207,966 mi
  2. 18/04/2023207,967 mi+1 mi
  3. 20/08/2024209,385 mi+1,418 mi
  4. 30/08/2025209,945 mi+560 mi
  5. 05/09/2025209,947 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R91 MFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 18:25
MOT Analysis

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 (R91 MFV) between April 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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