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L271 NBV

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,225 mi
Last recorded100,225 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity side lamp (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches and bumpers corroded temp repairs carried out

Fail 29 Feb 2020 100,185 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn OSR/NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe leaking and unable to carry out emissions due to tailpipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired TIE ROD MOUNTING POINT CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED OUTER.

Offside Front INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,271 miles

Front discs and pads could not inspect

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper area corroded

Rear diff slight oil patch

all under chassis corroded

both sides outer steps corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber ripped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front discs and pads could not inspect

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper area corroded

Rear diff slight oil patch

all under chassis corroded

both sides outer steps corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round outer body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to limiterr valve (3.6.B.2c)

body bumper sharp edges all round

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,825 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,857 miles

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Slight wear and play in both sides rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,659 miles

Ball joint boots split

Both sides rear tyres getting low on centre tread

Exhaust silencer box corroded and blowing

Front exhaust flexi-joint corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,640 miles

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

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

Ball joint boots split

Both sides rear tyres getting low on centre tread

Exhaust silencer box corroded and blowing

Front exhaust flexi-joint corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,015 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 66,015 miles

Offside Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 65,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L271 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L271 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L271 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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