2008 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate: 75.1% (3,632 tests)
Is the 2008 Hi-Ace getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.6% +10.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.4% +10.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.2% +9.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Hi-Ace
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 675 | 24.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 597 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 556 | 20.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 228 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 222 | 8.1% |
| 6 | Tyres | 204 | 7.4% |
All Hi-Ace years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4,023 | 73.9% | +8.8 pts | 143,628 |
| 2008 (this page) | 3,632 | 75.1% | +10.0 pts | 138,984 |
| 2009 | 2,099 | 77.8% | +11.4 pts | 131,484 |
| 2010 | 1,908 | 76.9% | +9.6 pts | 134,926 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 75.1% of their MOT tests (3,632 tests, 2023–2025), +10.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 138,984 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Hi-Ace?
The median tested example shows 138,984 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.