1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

304 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 304 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.0%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.2%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 62.5% of 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 304 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).