MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside body damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside body damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front prop missing
nearside of vehicle damaged
offside rear light lens damaged
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front prop missing
nearside vehicle damaged
offside rear cluster broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to nearside of vehicle
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
diff noisey
nearside of vehicle damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
diff noisey
nearside of vehicle damaged
bodywork damaged on nearside
brake pipes have slighty corroded
offside front axle swivel joint has slight play
rear diff noisey
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
bodywork damaged on nearside
brake pipes have slighty corroded
rear diff noisey
brake pipes corroded
nearside door damaged
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pipes corroded
nearside door damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play o/s/f tractor joint swivels
tractor joint seals leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L256 VDE is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L256 VDE, 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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L256 VDE is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 August 1993.
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