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K959 LUA

1993 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

248,089 mi
Last recorded248,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux138,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 LUA
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 248,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers poor condition

all ball joint covers poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2016 247,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing at middle joint

Fail 17 Jun 2016 247,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt loose (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing at middle joint

Fail 12 Jun 2015 245,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 245,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 May 2014 231,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insercure

brake pedal rubber worn

rear bump stop loose

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 6 May 2014 231,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear bump stop loose

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 10 May 2013 226,434 miles

Timing belt light on.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 226,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 219,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 219,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 204,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 188,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 188,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 174,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 174,017 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 163,063 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 163,044 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 147,170 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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K959 LUA is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 138,692 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K959 LUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K959 LUA is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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