1996 · 28 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1996 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

294 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 294 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%
  9. Panel corroded and likely to cause injury2.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.9%
  2. Lights & electrics26.5%
  3. Body & chassis16.3%
  4. Suspension14.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Steering8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 1996 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 60.2% of 1996 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 294 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).