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P868 OHE

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,905 mi
Last recorded157,905 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 OHE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,905 miles

Exhaust leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside surface rust

Pass 15 Feb 2025 156,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,335 miles

Rear Coil spring worn o\s & n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body of vehicle rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 148,380 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back not tested ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 148,338 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back not tested ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 145,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 145,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2014 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 88,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 73,103 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P868 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P868 OHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P868 OHE registered?

P868 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P868 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P868 OHE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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