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1991 Toyota Mpv MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Mpv models manufactured in 1991, based on 39 real MOT test results.

71.8%
Pass Rate
28.2%
Fail Rate
39
Total Tests
181,426
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1991 Toyota Mpv MOT Analysis

The 1991 Toyota Mpv has an MOT pass rate of 71.8% based on 39 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 181,426 miles on the odometer. With a 28.2% failure rate, the 1991 Mpv is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1991 Toyota Mpv is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 7.7% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions is the second most common issue at 5.1%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 5.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (39 tests)

Top failures specific to 1991 models only. The overall Mpv page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road7.7%3
2Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions5.1%2
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment5.1%2
4Suspension5.1%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 181,426 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.42% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.28% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.28% per 10K miSuspension0.28% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.427.7%3
Emissions & Exhaust0.285.1%2
Lamps & Electrical0.285.1%2
Suspension0.285.1%2

Mileage Statistics

181,426
Mean
191,143
Median
172,771
25th Percentile
226,581
75th Percentile
1.55% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1991 Toyota Mpv has an MOT pass rate of 71.8% based on 39 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 181,426 miles on the odometer. With a 28.2% failure rate, the 1991 Mpv is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1991 Toyota Mpv, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With an average mileage of 181,426 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Driver's View of the Road — 7.7% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 7.7% of MOT failures on 1991 Toyota Mpv models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 5.1% of failures

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on 1991 Toyota Mpv models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.1% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on 1991 Toyota Mpv models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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