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L245 YCV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,582 mi
Last recorded144,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 144,582 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 144,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,765 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 140,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 139,965 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle input seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 164,324 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 164,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 157,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 157,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 155,850 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 155,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 151,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 145,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Feb 2008 145,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes over fuel tank cannot be assessed for condition.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 127,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 108,900 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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L245 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L245 YCV, 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 L245 YCV registered?

L245 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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