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L196 PEO

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,430 mi
Last recorded132,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 PEO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,430 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 132,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by additional lighting (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,428 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 132,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 289,929 miles

Both front C.V. boots are deteriorated

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

side steps slightly corroded but not insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2020 289,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

side steps slightly corroded but not insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,992 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 289,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 287,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 287,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 278,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 270,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 250,318 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 250,318 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 219,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 205,653 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 182,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 182,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 159,239 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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L196 PEO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L196 PEO, 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 L196 PEO registered?

L196 PEO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L196 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 PEO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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