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L197 YCV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,635 mi
Last recorded149,635 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 149,635 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 149,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 142,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 129,364 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 110,502 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2007 110,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 73,213 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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L197 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L197 YCV, 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

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What year was L197 YCV registered?

L197 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L197 YCV safe to buy?

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