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L426 NYC

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,415 mi
Last recorded182,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 NYC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 182,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal antislip rubber slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2010 182,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal antislip rubber slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 179,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from both front steering hubs

some wear in steering hub swivels

Pass 19 Nov 2007 176,598 miles

corrosion to body work

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front springs worn

both front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2007 176,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front springs worn

both front swivel hubs leaking

corrosion to body work

tow bar loose

Pass 15 Nov 2006 172,177 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 172,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both swivel seals leaking

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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L426 NYC is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L426 NYC, 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 L426 NYC registered?

L426 NYC is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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