1999 Toyota Hiace · 1,745 MOT tests
1999 Toyota Hiace reliability
1999 Toyota Hiaces fail 38% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Hiace years (1,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 136,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,745
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.2% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.1%
- Suspension17.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Brakes9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Tyres4.3%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.42%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.76%
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 3.9%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.12%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.33%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.32%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.19%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Toyota Hiace reliable?
1999 Toyota Hiaces fail 38% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Hiace years (1,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.42% of tests), position lamp not working (4.76% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Toyota Hiace shows 136,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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