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R490 NUF

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

248,866 mi
Last recorded248,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 248,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 248,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 244,345 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 244,345 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 244,223 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 236,527 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 236,527 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 228,899 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 228,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 220,466 miles

Pinholes in O/S/R inner CV boot.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 220,466 miles

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

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

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

Pinholes in O/S/R inner CV boot.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 208,033 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

Fail 30 Dec 2016 208,033 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 195,909 miles

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

Slight leak from centre silencer.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 195,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

Slight leak from centre silencer.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 182,559 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 182,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front pads are worn fairly low.

Slight blow from centre box.

Squeal from rear brakes.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 171,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 171,095 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 152,269 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 152,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 143,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 128,968 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 128,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 128,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 113,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 113,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,437 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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R490 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 R490 NUF, 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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What year was R490 NUF registered?

R490 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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