Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT (2022)
2022 Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 304 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2022 Highlander is underperforming on its first MOT, with a 71.4% pass rate sitting nearly 9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall that suggests early teething issues are common in this cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 1.3%, so these failures aren't safety-critical problems.
At 28,000 miles on average, these vehicles have typical mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating faults; the 0.07 failures per car and 0.6 advisories per car hint that minor build or specification gremlins are more prevalent than you'd expect at this low mileage. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid drivetrain and CVT transmission, since the hybrid-only fuel breakdown offers no petrol alternative to compare against.
What to check before buying a 2022 Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 303 | 71.7% | 0.07 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT 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 2022 Toyota Highlander Excel Prem HEV CVT vehicles fall between 19,512 and 33,847 miles.
MOT History Averages
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