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L242 SNO

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

244,513 mi
Last recorded244,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 SNO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 244,513 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 244,509 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 234,441 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 234,441 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 233,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 232,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 230,533 miles

Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 230,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 228,587 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 226,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 225,449 miles

Front Lower windscreen crack but not in drivers view

Rear exhaust pipe slight blow

Pass 6 Jul 2017 223,937 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight pin holes along pipe,will require att. in very near future (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of screen, but out of drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 222,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe starting to perish /small holes very slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 220,160 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 220,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 217,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 216,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 205,385 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 205,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear , nearside indicator ,side light and fog not workuing on traler socket

Pass 24 Mar 2011 195,149 miles

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

front and rear tyres small cracks on tread

Fail 22 Mar 2011 195,149 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear tyres small cracks on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2010 177,179 miles

Brake fluid level at minimum

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Split pin missing from nearside track rod end: advised by presenter thread lock used.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 177,179 miles

Brake fluid level at minimum

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Split pin missing from nearside track rod end: advised by presenter thread lock used.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 167,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 167,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 147,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 147,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 142,738 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 142,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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L242 SNO is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 L242 SNO, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L242 SNO registered?

L242 SNO is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L242 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 SNO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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