Toyota Hiace (1993)
1993 Toyota Hiace
CarHunch analysed 824 real MOT records for the 1993 Toyota Hiace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Toyota Hiace has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, which is 12.5 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that reflects its age and the wear accumulated over three decades. Diesel models fare better at 68.8% pass rate compared to petrol at 63.1%, though neither approaches the national average, and 15.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, putting safety concerns above the typical threshold.
These Hiaces average 138,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're prone to multiple issues: the typical vehicle racks up 2.62 failures and 10.8 advisories per test, suggesting electrical, structural, and mechanical problems are commonplace. If you're considering one, factor in regular maintenance costs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on braking systems, suspension, and rust, since these high advisory counts typically point to wear in those areas.
What to check before buying a 1993 Toyota Hiace
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (79%) | 648 | 68.8% | 2.79 |
| Petrol (21%) | 174 | 63.1% | 1.98 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 50% | 3 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Toyota Hiace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Toyota Hiace vehicles fall between 106,635 and 170,568 miles.
1993 Toyota Hiace — Still on the Road
100 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Toyota Hiace
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.5%
Oil leak
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18.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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17.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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13.1%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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