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L318 NUD

1993 Toyota Hilux

Maroon Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

231,464 mi
Last recorded231,464 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 NUD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 231,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 229,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery tray/inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 226,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 221,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner movement in driveshaft.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 221,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner movement in driveshaft.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 216,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 216,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 210,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 210,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 204,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 204,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 200,202 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating in the tread.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 200,202 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating in the tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 195,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 195,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 189,889 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 189,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 175,830 miles

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 20 Aug 2008 158,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 158,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 145,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake long

slight brake judder

Pass 27 Jul 2006 128,831 miles

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

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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L318 NUD is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Maroon with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L318 NUD, 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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L318 NUD is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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