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L185 LVW

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,825 mi
Last recorded182,825 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 LVW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 182,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 181,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 181,083 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear rear tub corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 178,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 171,158 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 168,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 165,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 162,892 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 159,454 miles

corrosion of under body variouse parts and panels

Pass 22 Oct 2015 156,394 miles

corrtosion of under body variouse parts and panels

Fail 22 Oct 2015 156,394 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrtosion of under body variouse parts and panels

Pass 25 Oct 2014 152,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 148,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 143,382 miles

slight corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,211 miles

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

slight corrosion of rear bumper

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

slight oil leak on front axle ball joint hub

Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,533 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 123,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 119,986 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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L185 LVW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L185 LVW?

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What year was L185 LVW registered?

L185 LVW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L185 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 LVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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