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R46 BLK

1998 Toyota Hi Ace

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Hi Ace130,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 BLK
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 198,778 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 198,778 miles

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

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,065 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 116,065 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,009 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,020 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,020 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 108,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,227 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Sep 2009 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers top and bottom bushes perrishing

o\s\f anti roll bar drop link deterioating and has play

o\s\f tyre tread separating

o\s\r shock misting

o\s\r tyre perrishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,616 miles

both rear shock absorbers top and bottom bushes perrishing

o\s\f anti roll bar drop link deterioating and has play

o\s\f tyre tread separating

o\s\r shock misting

o\s\r tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 92,792 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 87,943 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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R46 BLK is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R46 BLK, 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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R46 BLK is a 1998 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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