Toyota Hi Ace D (1988)
1988 Toyota Hi Ace D
CarHunch is tracking 856 1988 Toyota Hi Ace D vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**Do not buy this vehicle.** The 1988 Toyota Hi-Ace D has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, meaning every single one of the 856 vehicles tested failed its MOT—this is not a reliable car for the road. With zero dangerous defects recorded, the failures appear to be technical rather than safety-critical, but the universal failure rate makes this model fundamentally unsuitable for purchase.
At 35+ years old, these vehicles are approaching or beyond their natural lifespan, and the complete absence of any passing examples suggests systemic issues with age-related decay rather than design flaws. If you're considering one purely for hobby or restoration purposes, budget for comprehensive mechanical work—but as everyday transport, this generation of Hi-Ace is no longer fit for purpose.
We have 856 1988 Toyota Hi Ace D vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Toyota Hi Ace D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 849 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
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