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L149 MCH

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Petrol 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,919 mi
Last recorded143,919 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 MCH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 143,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 143,915 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 139,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 139,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 135,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 135,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 132,043 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2006 132,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2005 121,702 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 121,702 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

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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L149 MCH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L149 MCH, 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 L149 MCH registered?

L149 MCH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L149 MCH safe to buy?

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