2018 Toyota Hilux · 20,062 MOT tests
2018 Toyota Hilux reliability
2018 Toyota Hiluxs fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Hilux years (20,062 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 19.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 57,427
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,062
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.4% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Brakes6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Suspension2.8%
- Tyres2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.07%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.16%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 1.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.04%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.36%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.18%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Toyota Hilux reliable?
2018 Toyota Hiluxs fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Hilux years (20,062 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.97% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Toyota Hilux shows 57,427 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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