1998 Toyota Hilux · 2,633 MOT tests
1998 Toyota Hilux reliability
1998 Toyota Hiluxs fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Hilux years (2,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 43.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 156,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,633
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: about average for its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- 1999 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.1% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Suspension18.7%
- Brakes16.8%
- Body, chassis and structure16.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
- Steering5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.56%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.25%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.68%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.42%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (14.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.75%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (6.72%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.47%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Toyota Hilux reliable?
1998 Toyota Hiluxs fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Hilux years (2,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.56% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.25% of tests), position lamp not working (4.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Toyota Hilux shows 156,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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