2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,130 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Suspension15.0%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.3%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible6.8%

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: 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 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,130 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).