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R122 BWB

1998 Toyota Hi Ace

Gold Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hi Ace130,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 141,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (heavily undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms + subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 141,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split/torn/smearing badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit temporary repair to terminals carried out (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (heavily undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms + subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,294 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed on underside

Fail 13 Feb 2023 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed front to back underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear Valance/inner wheel arch - corroded and holed

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 26 Aug 2019 131,319 miles

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

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

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,285 miles

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

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

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,432 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,135 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,402 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,815 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres scrubbed

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 40,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R122 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace in Gold with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 130,913 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 R122 BWB, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R122 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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