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L304 HKS

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 HKS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has heavy underseal at time of test hindering some test components from veiw

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,826 miles

chassis has light corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,040 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,207 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,472 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front side light lens cracked but in good working order

slight oil leak from both hub oil seals (front)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 62,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 62,713 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear bump stops corroded

slight oil leak from both nearside and offside hub oil seals

some under car brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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L304 HKS is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L304 HKS, 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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L304 HKS is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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