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K960 KNU

1993 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,951 mi
Last recorded129,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux138,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 KNU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 129,951 miles

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

tape on front wheel arches

Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,950 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,921 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2016 129,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jan 2015 129,116 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,931 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,686 miles

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2011 115,848 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,751 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 108,749 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,565 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,565 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 99,515 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 80,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 80,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K960 KNU is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K960 KNU, 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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What year was K960 KNU registered?

K960 KNU is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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