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L235 GFJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,557 mi
Last recorded196,557 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 196,557 miles

Nearside Front steering drop arm slight play

Offside Front steering drop arm slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2016 190,370 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 181,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 174,047 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 161,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 160,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 158,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 154,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 151,020 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 151,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 137,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 137,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 122,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 122,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 104,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 91,764 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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L235 GFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L235 GFJ, 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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L235 GFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L235 GFJ safe to buy?

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