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R207 ABT

1998 Toyota Hi Ace

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hi Ace130,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 ABT
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 136,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,623 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose damaged near support strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 109,253 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose damaged near support strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 108,691 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose damaged near support strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 179,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank damage

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,454 miles

Fuel tank has slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,454 miles

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

Fuel tank has slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,464 miles

Rear shock absorbers rubber bushes deteriorating

Wheel covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 25,439 miles

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

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

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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R207 ABT is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R207 ABT, 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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What year was R207 ABT registered?

R207 ABT is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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