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L229 ORW

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 ORW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 163,995 miles

n/s front & rear wheel arches corroided

Fail 22 Oct 2013 163,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front prop u/j badly worn

n/s front & rear wheel arches corroided

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,933 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 157,881 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 151,979 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 151,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 145,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 138,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 131,511 miles

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

front prop u/j worn

Fail 23 Oct 2008 131,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front prop u/j worn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 114,732 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L229 ORW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L229 ORW, 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 L229 ORW registered?

L229 ORW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L229 ORW safe to buy?

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