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L248 AFJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 AFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

body mounts corrodeing

chassis corrodeing in places

front crossmember corrodeing

front suspension running close to bump stops

steering joint locking nuts corrodeing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

body mounts corrodeing

chassis corrodeing in places

front crossmember corrodeing

front suspension running close to bump stops

steering joint locking nuts corrodeing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

perishish split in osf tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,011 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,011 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L248 AFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L248 AFJ, 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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L248 AFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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