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P240 AYG

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

351,713 mi
Last recorded351,713 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 AYG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 351,713 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 344,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 335,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side front jacking points badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 324,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low and perishing badly

n/s/f tyre perishing badly

o/s/f tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 1 Mar 2021 317,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing badly but not to cords

Fail 1 Mar 2021 317,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing badly but not to cords

Pass 11 Sep 2019 306,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 294,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 294,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 283,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 269,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 269,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 263,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 263,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 259,748 miles

water in n/s/f headlight still got a beam pattern

Fail 11 Mar 2014 259,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water in n/s/f headlight still got a beam pattern

Pass 10 Apr 2012 258,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 257,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 248,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 247,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 238,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 238,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 236,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 194,629 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 166,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 166,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 166,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 166,284 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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P240 AYG is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 153,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 AYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P240 AYG registered?

P240 AYG is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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