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L140 GTG

1994 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

250,883 mi
Last recorded250,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hilux136,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 250,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 232,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 21,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 214,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 213,801 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 207,310 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side lamp unit damaged n/s/f.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 207,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side lamp unit damaged n/s/f.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 203,954 miles

Offside running board has broken attachment to chassis

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 203,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside running board has broken attachment to chassis

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 189,703 miles

parling break just above efficency limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 179,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 169,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 169,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L140 GTG is a 1994 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 136,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L140 GTG, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 GTG is a 1994 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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