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L179 LVW

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,697 mi
Last recorded62,697 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 LVW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f inner brake pad worn to minimum

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 May 2017 62,697 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad worn to minimum

Fail 9 May 2017 62,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner brake pad worn to minimum

Pass 19 May 2016 62,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from load valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,697 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

play to o/s/f hub

small blow to exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,697 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play to o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,697 miles

play to o/s/f suspension swivel joints

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,697 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play to o/s/front suspension swivel joints

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,697 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

small blow to exhuast front pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,697 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,697 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,697 miles

corrosion to rear section of front to rear brake pipes

rear section of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,697 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pump "damp"

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,697 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pump "damp"

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,697 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,697 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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L179 LVW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L179 LVW, 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 L179 LVW registered?

L179 LVW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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