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K182 YEL

1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

185,991 mi
Last recorded185,991 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf144,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 185,991 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 185,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight splits in tread.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 183,294 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 183,268 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 180,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 177,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 177,836 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,489 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 175,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 163,751 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 163,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 150,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 150,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 146,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 146,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 126,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 119,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 119,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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K182 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 144,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K182 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K182 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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