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R277 VVW

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

280,996 mi
Last recorded280,996 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 280,996 miles

chassis corroded

crack in the screen

innersills corroded / holed

Pass 13 Aug 2013 272,015 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis and inner sills corroded

rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 272,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

chassis and inner sills corroded

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 262,034 miles

Both rear tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Fail 17 Aug 2011 250,491 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust blowing

play in the front link bars

Pass 17 Aug 2011 250,491 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust blowing

play in the front link bars

Pass 7 Aug 2010 241,450 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

play in the steering

Fail 7 Aug 2010 241,450 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

play in the steering

Pass 5 Mar 2009 227,535 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 209,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 209,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 184,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 171,977 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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R277 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R277 VVW, 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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R277 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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