Toyota Hiace (1999)
1999 Toyota Hiace
CarHunch analysed 798 real MOT records for the 1999 Toyota Hiace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Toyota Hiace struggles compared to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 64.9% against the typical 80%—this is a vehicle that will likely need work before it passes its MOT. While dangerous defects show up in about 16.5% of these vehicles, the real concern is the average of 2.5 failures per test, suggesting systemic issues rather than one-off problems.
These Hiaces are running at 128,878 miles median, which is high but not surprising for a 25-year-old workhorse van, and the 11.5 average advisories indicate widespread wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the chassis, brakes, and engine bay—this model's MOT history shows you'll be budgeting for repairs, not just maintenance.
What to check before buying a 1999 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 (89%) | 707 | 63.1% | 2.5 |
| Petrol (11%) | 89 | 79.2% | 2.51 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 61.5% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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 1999 Toyota Hiace vehicles fall between 98,216 and 158,240 miles.
1999 Toyota Hiace — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
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 — 1999 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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39.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Oil leak
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27.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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23.1%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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22.8%
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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