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L229 MJB

1993 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,072 mi
Last recorded186,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux138,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 186,072 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 186,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 185,359 miles

o/s & ns front inner c.v gatiers split

Fail 6 Jan 2011 185,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

o/s & ns front inner c.v gatiers split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 177,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 167,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 157,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 147,680 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 147,502 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L229 MJB is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L229 MJB, 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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L229 MJB is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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