MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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FRONT PADS GETTING LOW REQ ASAP
FRONT PROP REAR U/J HAS PLAY IN IT
N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN
N/S REAR SHOCK SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT PADS GETTING LOW REQ ASAP
FRONT PROP REAR U/J HAS PLAY IN IT
N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN
N/S REAR SHOCK SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK
brake pipe on load sensing valve corroded
nsr shock absorber wet with oil but still operates
osf wheel bearing slack
osr leaf spring bushes worn
osr nsr brake pipes corroded
pick up body has lots of corrosion but no sharp edges
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pipe on load sensing valve corroded
front propshaft rear joint worn to excess
nsr shock absorber wet with oil but still operates
osr leaf spring bushes worn
osr nsr brake pipes corroded
pick up body has lots of corrosion but no sharp edges
BOTH REAR ARCHES ARE CORRODED AND LOOSE
FRONT PROP SHAFT HAS WORN UNIVERSAL JOINT
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR ARCHES ARE CORRODED AND LOOSE
FRONT PROP SHAFT HAS WORN UNIVERSAL JOINT
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
FRONT RPOPSHAFT REAR UJ IS VERY BADLY WORN
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf axle oil seal leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf axle oil seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake pipes at rear corroded slightly
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L229 PTU 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 L229 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 L229 PTU registered?
L229 PTU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 November 1993.
Is L229 PTU safe to buy?
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