Toyota Crown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Crown reliable? We analysed 3,279 real MOT tests across 702 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Crown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Crown.
Toyota Crown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Crown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Crown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Crown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Crown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Crown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Crown Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Crown models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Crown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Crown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Crown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Crown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 125 | 86.4% | 85,134 | 124,734 | 157,838 |
| 2019 | 90 | 92.2% | 105,757 | 142,350 | 162,415 |
| 2018 | 64 | 81.3% | 63,646 | 109,092 | 145,718 |
| 2017 | 62 | 83.9% | 80,280 | 127,990 | 153,669 |
| 2016 | 68 | 83.8% | 74,522 | 161,180 | 206,337 |
| 2014 | 51 | 86.3% | 61,566 | 98,816 | 113,156 |
| 2011 | 51 | 86.3% | 66,506 | 117,690 | 140,289 |
| 2010 | 68 | 89.7% | 89,765 | 98,855 | 134,154 |
| 2009 | 76 | 90.8% | 93,688 | 133,362 | 160,619 |
| 2008 | 152 | 87.5% | 89,341 | 129,461 | 162,712 |
| 2007 | 109 | 81.7% | 132,631 | 155,390 | 184,742 |
| 2006 | 169 | 77.5% | 104,094 | 126,302 | 152,316 |
| 2005 | 88 | 78.4% | 91,111 | 139,104 | 155,678 |
| 2004 | 101 | 79.2% | 91,410 | 125,353 | 147,187 |
| 2003 | 124 | 91.9% | 118,626 | 152,679 | 186,836 |
| 2002 | 215 | 88.8% | 103,486 | 152,237 | 188,996 |
| 2001 | 178 | 85.4% | 135,650 | 170,980 | 218,739 |
| 2000 | 152 | 86.8% | 107,996 | 149,336 | 168,760 |
| 1999 | 102 | 80.4% | 82,660 | 128,124 | 168,869 |
| 1992 | 53 | 83.0% | 80,583 | 131,904 | 187,939 |
How Long Does a Toyota Crown Last?
Based on 702 Toyota Crown vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Crown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Crown MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Crown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
71.3% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Crown is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 90 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Crown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Crown THIS CAR | 83.0% | 3,279 | 119,248 mi | 54 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Vauxhall Grandland X SE Turbo Auto | 89.5% | 1,592 | 26,798 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Crown outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota CrownShould you buy a used Toyota Crown?
The Toyota Crown has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 3,279 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Crown are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (35 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (28), and brake binding (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Crown with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Crown owner drives around 1,827 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Crown models stay on UK roads for around 54 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.