2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

581 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure3.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Body & chassis18.4%
  3. Brakes9.6%
  4. Suspension9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Tyres6.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2016 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2016 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 581 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Proace?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).