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L140 MBL

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2008 90,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 90,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 90,000 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,999 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,999 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,999 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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 MBL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L140 MBL, 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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What year was L140 MBL registered?

L140 MBL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L140 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L140 MBL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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