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L140 SEV

1993 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux138,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 SEV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016
Fail 18 Apr 2016 232,243 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 228,036 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 228,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 224,271 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 224,271 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 220,870 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 220,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 217,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 217,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 209,738 miles

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

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

some wear to front discs

Fail 26 Oct 2010 209,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

some wear to front discs

Pass 9 Apr 2009 201,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 193,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 193,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ADVISE BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER REPLACE

GREASE ALL GREASE POINTS AND LUBRICATE CABLES

MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP INOP

WAX OIL

Pass 4 May 2007 187,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 179,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 158,886 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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L140 SEV is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L140 SEV, 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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L140 SEV is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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