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L225 PTU

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,638 mi
Last recorded156,638 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 156,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 153,807 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 153,807 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 153,132 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 153,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 150,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 149,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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L225 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L225 PTU, 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 L225 PTU?

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What year was L225 PTU registered?

L225 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L225 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L225 PTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L225 PTU have outstanding finance?

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