1997 · 27 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1997 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

301 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.3%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Brakes30.2%
  3. Body & chassis17.9%
  4. Suspension13.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Steering6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play18.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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: position 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 1997 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 59.8% of 1997 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 301 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1997 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).