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L38 YCV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 146,958 miles

corrosion in both front lower suspension arms

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 143,958 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in both front lower suspension arms

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 May 2011 135,990 miles

condition of both front lower suspension arms

Fail 10 May 2011 135,853 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condition of both front lower suspension arms

Pass 5 Jul 2010 130,380 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 130,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 122,661 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 121,009 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 8 May 2008 120,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2007 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 107,149 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 107,149 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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L38 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L38 YCV, 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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What year was L38 YCV registered?

L38 YCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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