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R903 VOD

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,084 mi
Last recorded223,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 223,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low-front ball joints have slight lift-both rear coil springs corroded-under vehicle corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

handbrake lever has slight travel-exhaust system heavily corroded and has minor leak-vehicle structure/chassis corroded-rear brake pipes corroded-o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated-both front shocker bushes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2018 222,183 miles

both front inner cv boots deteriorated-n/s/f steering rack boot deteriorated-o/s/r tyre outer wall perished and starting to crack

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-parking brake lever has travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-exhaust system corroded and has minor leak-front and rear brake pads worn low

welding coverd in thick unknown substance unable to check properly

Fail 29 Mar 2018 221,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area/chassis leg holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area/chassis leg holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

both front inner cv boots deteriorated-n/s/f steering rack boot deteriorated-o/s/r tyre outer wall perished and starting to crack

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-parking brake lever has travel-anti slip rubber deteriorated-exhaust system corroded and has minor leak-front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 214,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 207,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 207,772 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 198,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 198,208 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 185,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 172,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 153,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 135,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 109,239 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R903 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R903 VOD, 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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R903 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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