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R686 GGR

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,635 mi
Last recorded275,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 GGR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 275,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working cracked as well (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 270,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 270,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 264,730 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 264,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 259,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 259,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 248,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 240,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 228,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 220,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 213,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 206,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 199,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 199,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 191,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 191,578 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 184,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 180,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 180,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 172,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 172,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 163,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 155,789 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 155,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 147,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 136,934 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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R686 GGR is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R686 GGR, 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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R686 GGR is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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