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L226 PTU

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 131,405 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 131,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,661 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 114,656 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 110,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,436 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 103,436 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,694 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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L226 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L226 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.

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What year was L226 PTU registered?

L226 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L226 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 PTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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