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L229 PTU

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,543 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,570 miles

BOTH REAR ARCHES ARE CORRODED AND LOOSE

FRONT PROP SHAFT HAS WORN UNIVERSAL JOINT

Fail 9 Nov 2010 100,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,746 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 96,736 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,465 miles

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

nsf axle oil seal leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 85,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,482 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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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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