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L356 WPO

1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,258 mi
Last recorded151,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf144,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 WPO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 151,258 miles

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

cambelt last changed?

wear to inner bushes on front anti roll bar

wear to inner bushes on rear anti roll bar

wear to offside front upper and nearside front upper ball joints

Pass 9 Dec 2008 140,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 132,732 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 132,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,954 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

wear in nearside steering idler

Pass 19 Oct 2005 114,932 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L356 WPO is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 144,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L356 WPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L356 WPO registered?

L356 WPO is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L356 WPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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