1999 Toyota Hilux · 2,601 MOT tests
1999 Toyota Hilux reliability
1999 Toyota Hiluxs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Hilux years (2,601 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 149,127
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,601
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.6% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25%
- Brakes17.1%
- Body, chassis and structure16.6%
- Suspension15.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.3%
- Steering6.1%
- Seat belts and airbags4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.54%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 4.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.11%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.81%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.61%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.69%) · Wheel bearing slight play (13.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.5%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.27%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (5.61%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Toyota Hilux reliable?
1999 Toyota Hiluxs fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Hilux years (2,601 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.54% of tests), position lamp not working (4.04% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Toyota Hilux shows 149,127 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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