1994 Toyota HI-ACE 2.8L Diesel · L397 RKU
1994 Toyota HI-ACE (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1994. Recorded mileage 79,173 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2779cc
L397 RKU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 79,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L397 RKU Mileage History
- 26/11/201044,454 km
- 26/03/201232,475 mi
- 16/04/201334,273 mi+1,798 mi
- 15/04/201438,958 mi+4,685 mi
- 21/05/201542,997 mi+4,039 mi
- 15/06/201645,124 mi+2,127 mi
- 25/05/201749,378 mi+4,254 mi
- 30/05/201855,394 mi+6,016 mi
- 29/05/201959,815 mi+4,421 mi
- 29/05/201959,815 mi
- 20/11/202063,563 mi+3,748 mi
- 18/11/202166,202 mi+2,639 mi
- 21/11/202269,040 mi+2,838 mi
- 29/11/202375,256 mi+6,216 mi
- 27/11/202477,697 mi+2,441 mi
- 03/12/202477,699 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/202579,171 mi+1,472 mi
- 28/11/202579,173 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,314 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L397 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Toyota Hi-Ace (L397 RKU) between November 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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