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L143 MET

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,290 mi
Last recorded198,290 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 MET
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 198,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 198,268 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 180,248 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 180,248 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 169,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front bottom arm covered in underseal not allowing full inspection at time of test of failed item

oil leaks

slight play in rear spring bushes

underside corroding in various places

Fail 25 Feb 2011 168,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

slight play in rear spring bushes

underside corroding in various places

Pass 25 Feb 2010 166,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 163,042 miles

brakepipes corroded, manifold blowing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 162,975 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 159,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on dash

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

various suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 154,572 miles

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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L143 MET is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L143 MET, 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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L143 MET is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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