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L271 HFA

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 HFA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,188 miles

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

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

Nearside front hub leaking

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,188 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside front hub leaking

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 118,188 miles

Trailer socket damaged

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Trailer socket damaged

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Aug 2011 117,485 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt loose

nearside front swivel joint leaking

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,858 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front door hinge broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front door hinge broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 116,177 miles

steering column lower bearing worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

limiter valve siezed rear

n/s/f brake pads incorrectly fitted

n/s/r lamp has sharp edge due to damage

steering column bottom bearing deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 115,095 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 115,095 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 112,255 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 112,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

FRONT SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING OIL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate. †vehicle stuck in four wheel drive.

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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L271 HFA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L271 HFA, 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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L271 HFA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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