2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,976 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,976 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes36.6%
  2. Lights & electrics35.6%
  3. Suspension25.9%
  4. Body & chassis18.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.7%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 Hilux?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2008 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,976 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).