2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

425 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 425 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.2%
  2. Suspension12.9%
  3. Brakes11.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2008 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2008 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 425 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).