2009 HiAce fitted with immobiliser?

[Silvercamp]

I'm currently in the process of buying a HiAce 2 litre petrol with automatic gearbox. It was registered in 2009 so does anyone know if it will be fitted with an immobiliser?

[furtula]

Immobilisers have been mandatory in all new cars sold in the United Kingdom since 1 October 1998.

It was pretty standard on a car even 10 years ago, why do you doubt yours might not have one?

[Silvercamp]

12 minutes ago, furtula said:

Immobilisers have been mandatory in all new cars sold in the United Kingdom since 1 October 1998.

It was pretty standard on a car even 10 years ago, why do you doubt yours might not have one?

Thanks for reply and yes I am aware of UK regs but this is a Japanese import which is why I posted in this forum for Japanese imports

[TP49]

When sitting in drivers seat is there a red flashing light of a car should have a key shape in it showing, on dashboard without the keys in the ignition. That would be the imobliliser warning light.

[Silvercamp]

38 minutes ago, TP49 said:

When sitting in drivers seat is there a red flashing light of a car should have a key shape in it showing, on dashboard without the keys in the ignition. That would be the imobliliser warning light.

Thanks but van is en-route from Japan so won't know for a few months yet

[RUToyota]

Worry not...it WILL have an immobiliser.