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L223 JKN

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,901 mi
Last recorded217,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 217,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 217,900 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing and stud broken off (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 216,738 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 216,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine unable to put tester up exhaust system (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bracket (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 216,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position will not open (6.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear seats not fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 210,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats not in use

Fail 24 Nov 2014 210,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats not in use

Pass 9 Dec 2013 207,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 207,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 198,701 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 193,811 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wipers slightly smeer screen

Pass 7 Jul 2010 188,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 178,248 miles

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

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 9 Jul 2009 178,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 165,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 165,471 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rods worn

center silencer starting to deteriorate

nearside battery positive terminal corroded

offside inner c.v gaiter split

play in nearside steering idler arm bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 157,457 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L223 JKN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L223 JKN, 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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L223 JKN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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