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L420 MBV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,716 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 152,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 150,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 150,258 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 136,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 126,289 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot burst

Pass 17 Sep 2009 113,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 106,699 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 106,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 102,737 miles

Offside front tyre havily cracked

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 102,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre havily cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,142 miles

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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L420 MBV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L420 MBV, 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 L420 MBV registered?

L420 MBV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L420 MBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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