1998 Toyota Hiace · 1,531 MOT tests
1998 Toyota Hiace reliability
1998 Toyota Hiaces fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Hiace years (1,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 40.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 153,423
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,531
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- 1999 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.8% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.8%
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Brakes10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.43%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.81%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.22%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.78%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.08%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.1%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.12%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hiace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Toyota Hiace reliable?
1998 Toyota Hiaces fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Hiace years (1,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.57% of tests), position lamp not working (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Toyota Hiace shows 153,423 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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