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L199 HHO

1993 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

201,334 mi
Last recorded201,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux138,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 HHO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 201,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

general oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2018 201,334 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 201,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 201,056 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 195,400 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 195,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 189,414 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 189,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bushes D-BUSH (9.2.5d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 183,324 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 183,182 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 177,193 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 177,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 17,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight weep reare axle seals

Pass 29 May 2010 167,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 165,105 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 165,105 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 152,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 152,262 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 132,295 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 126,248 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/side rear tyre nearing limits inner edge.

slight play steering and suspension joints

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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L199 HHO is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 138,692 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 L199 HHO, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L199 HHO is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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