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L228 FBM

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,351 mi
Last recorded226,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 FBM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 226,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

corrosion to offside rear lower quater panel

freeplay at steering wheel

front to rear brake pipe at offside front chassis slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 224,685 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars inner edge

front hub seals leaking covering brake back plate with grease

nearside front wing corroded hole

offside front brake hose deteriated

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

offside rear lower quater corroded holes

screw in tread nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2012 224,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars inner edge

front hub seals leaking covering brake back plate with grease

nearside front wing corroded hole

offside front brake hose deteriated

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

offside rear lower quater corroded holes

screw in tread nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 222,167 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front hubseals leaking

front ball bar loose

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

offside rear brake has fluctuation in effort

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2011 222,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front hubseals leaking

centre prop bush defective

front ball bar loose

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

offside rear brake has fluctuation in effort

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 217,383 miles

all tyres has cuts

front brake pads wearing thin

front hub seals weaping

nearside rear wheel arch has corroded holes

rear gearbox mount

Pass 16 Nov 2009 210,184 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2008 202,106 miles

both front wheel arches corroded & n/s/r

n/s/r lower rear panel holed & corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 191,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 191,229 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 178,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 178,449 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 165,028 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 165,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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L228 FBM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L228 FBM, 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 L228 FBM registered?

L228 FBM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L228 FBM safe to buy?

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