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L249 NWU

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underneath coated with under seal

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,332 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,309 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,114 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,829 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,501 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 112,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 106,499 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak n/s/f hub †slight play in fr hubs †heavy rust in underbody & panels †rust on fuel lines †cond of fr springs †rust on brake pipes †slight wear in drag link ends

Fail 26 Jun 2007 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/f hub oil leak †o/s/f hub slight play †heavy rust on fuel lines †cond of fr springs †cond of body work

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,403 miles

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

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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L249 NWU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L249 NWU, 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 L249 NWU registered?

L249 NWU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L249 NWU safe to buy?

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