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L116 VHR

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

54,028 mi
Last recorded54,028 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 VHR
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 54,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 53,412 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 50,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,769 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 46,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,856 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,936 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,343 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,320 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,781 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,608 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,566 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,119 miles

front number plate cracked

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front axle swivel hubs slightly leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,384 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside axle wheel boxes slight oil leaks

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,922 miles

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

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

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

front No plate cracked

front nearside tyre cracking around tread

nearside and offside axle wheel boxes slight leaks

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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L116 VHR is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 135,062 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L116 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L116 VHR is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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