1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

210 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  5. Horn: not working3.3%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.6%
  2. Brakes27.6%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.7%
  5. Steering8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play15.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.6%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.1%

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 1995 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 64.8% of 1995 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 210 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).