1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

608 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 608 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Brakes31.4%
  3. Body & chassis27.1%
  4. Suspension22.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%

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 1999 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 58.9% of 1999 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 608 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).