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L381 XLR

1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf144,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,161 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket is corroded

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mounting bracket corroded

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

brake pedal rubber pad worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 124,161 miles

screen damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 196,121 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various parts of chassis corroded

Various parts of suspension

Fail 24 Nov 2015 196,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various parts of chassis corroded

Various parts of suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2014 187,055 miles

seems to be stuck in four wheel drive affecting tight turning

Pass 18 Oct 2013 178,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 174,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 166,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 161,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 154,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 154,582 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 148,011 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 147,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 139,638 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,236 miles

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

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

slight run out on front discs

Fail 20 Oct 2005 118,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight run out on front discs

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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L381 XLR is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L381 XLR, 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 L381 XLR registered?

L381 XLR is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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