1998 · 26 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1998 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

287 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test158,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  7. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.8%
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Body & chassis18.5%
  3. Lights & electrics18.1%
  4. Brakes16.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Tyres2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 60.6% of 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 287 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).