Toyota Hiace
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 29 years from 11,758 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
11,758
Best Year
2017 (90%)
Years Covered
29
How reliable is the Toyota Hiace?
Toyota Hiace by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 73% | 30 | 85,136 mi |
| 2018 | 88% | 43 | 95,985 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 83 | 105,026 mi |
| 2016 | 79% | 84 | 103,884 mi |
| 2015 | 79% | 120 | 109,408 mi |
| 2014 | 84% | 89 | 98,217 mi |
| 2013 | 83% | 121 | 100,129 mi |
| 2012 | 85% | 147 | 107,823 mi |
| 2011 | 81% | 270 | 137,629 mi |
| 2010 | 77% | 410 | 133,008 mi |
| 2009 | 79% | 350 | 133,771 mi |
| 2008 | 79% | 784 | 144,533 mi |
| 2007 | 79% | 767 | 142,675 mi |
| 2006 | 76% | 1,555 | 155,823 mi |
| 2005 | 76% | 1,419 | 156,278 mi |
| 2004 | 78% | 1,317 | 154,708 mi |
| 2003 | 73% | 1,124 | 154,865 mi |
| 2002 | 76% | 882 | 153,700 mi |
| 2001 | 72% | 735 | 147,542 mi |
| 2000 | 72% | 551 | 140,579 mi |
| 1999 | 78% | 163 | 114,277 mi |
| 1998 | 70% | 194 | 141,929 mi |
| 1997 | 76% | 138 | 147,655 mi |
| 1996 | 81% | 64 | 172,017 mi |
| 1995 | 80% | 121 | 142,655 mi |
| 1994 | 72% | 58 | 109,055 mi |
| 1993 | 74% | 34 | 126,140 mi |
| 1992 | 66% | 71 | 136,085 mi |
| 1991 | 82% | 34 | 129,523 mi |
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About the Toyota Hiace
The Toyota Hiace has been tested 11,758 times in 2024 MOT data across 29 model years (1991 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 83 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA HIACEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 129,523 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 85,136 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Hiace is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
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