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Toyota Hi-Lux MOT Results

65.2% pass rate
from 371 tests in 2021
(20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
Number of tests by age
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Toyota Hi-Lux is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 7.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.27% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.81% fail on Linkage (21 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Pivot
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.54% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.54% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.27% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.27% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component
      • 0.54% fail on Panel
      • 0.27% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.27% fail on Pillar
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Hose
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.81% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
    • 0.54% fail on Seats
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.27% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.27% fail on Cabs
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (53% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (52% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.81% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Axles
      • 0.27% fail on King pins
      • 0.27% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (45% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (59% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.27% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.81% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (52% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.54% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage (12 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
    • 0.27% fail on Steering play
      • 0.27% fail on Steering box
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements
  • 0.54% fail on Tyres (79% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment