1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

126 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 126 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.7%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.2%
  7. Cabs - prescribed areas: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting3.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  9. Panel corroded and likely to cause injury2.4%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Body & chassis21.4%
  4. Suspension13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.3%
  5. Shackle pins and bushes: shackle pin or bush excessively worn8.7%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All Hilux years1995 Hilux →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 61.9% of 1994 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 126 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).