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Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB reliable? We analysed 619 real MOT tests across 162 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 619 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.0%
Typical Mileage
131,255mi
Annual Mileage
7,249mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB.

Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,902 mi/yr
Typical
7,249 mi/yr
Average
8,124 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,826 mi/yr

Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
131,255 mi
75th Percentile
165,193 mi
95th Percentile
223,056 mi
Max Recorded
2,506,626 mi

How Does the Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB THIS CAR 79.0% 619 131,255 mi — 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
Suzuki Ts 78.4% 684 15,177 mi 46 yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB?

The Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 619 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB owner drives around 7,249 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.

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.

Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB reliable?
Based on 619 MOT tests, the Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB has a 79.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB do per year?
The typical Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB does around 7,249 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Hiace 280 D-4D 95 SWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.