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L388 LRA

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 LRA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 59,999 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,999 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,990 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 59,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 59,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,999 miles

Nearside front axle swivel slight leak

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside front outer rigger body mounting slighty corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,900 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 59,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 59,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 59,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 59,999 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

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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L388 LRA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L388 LRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L388 LRA registered?

L388 LRA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L388 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 LRA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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