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L142 MHJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

177,767 mi
Last recorded177,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 177,767 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 177,683 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 174,105 miles

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

nearside front stub axle leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2007 174,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front stub axle leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2006 169,830 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 169,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front axle swivel joint pitted and weaping

Fail 12 Jul 2006 169,808 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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L142 MHJ 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 L142 MHJ, 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 L142 MHJ registered?

L142 MHJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L142 MHJ safe to buy?

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