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L442 AKM

1993 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel123,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 AKM
MakeToyota
ModelHi-lux 4X4 Diesel
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 98,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,392 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 98,392 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 98,392 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 98,392 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
5,053
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 48
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 33
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L442 AKM is a 1993 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 123,041 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 Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L442 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L442 AKM registered?

L442 AKM is a 1993 Toyota Hi-lux 4X4 Diesel, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L442 AKM safe to buy?

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