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L221 RKU

1994 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2770cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hiace132,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,465 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,465 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,929 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,127 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,003 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
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L221 RKU is a 1994 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 132,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L221 RKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L221 RKU registered?

L221 RKU is a 1994 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L221 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 RKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L221 RKU have outstanding finance?

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