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L314 KAO

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 KAO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,122 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury body. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel archers. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel archers. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tail gate. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner hub excessive oil leak.

slight oil leak from diff.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,122 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs and pads slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,122 miles

Jagged edges covered by tape.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator bracket broken

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,122 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,122 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 98,122 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,122 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,122 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,122 miles

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

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

diff oil leak on prop seal

Pass 5 May 2011 98,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

alternator loose

play in front diff/axle

Fail 3 May 2011 98,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

alternator loose

play in front diff/axle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 98,092 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 98,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 89,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 84,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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L314 KAO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L314 KAO, 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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L314 KAO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 August 1993.

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