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L160 WCL

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 143,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/sf & n/sr tyres both have small splits around outer walls

Pass 11 Nov 2013 130,242 miles

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

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

n/sr tyre has splits around outer wall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 130,167 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/sr tyre has splits around outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,112 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L160 WCL is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 L160 WCL, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L160 WCL is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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