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L45 MCH

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 MCH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,375 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (rear section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 157,375 miles

Brake cable insecure centre handbrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm (lower) excessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (rear section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front leaf springs corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2019 152,510 miles

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) inner and outer drag link ends excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front leaf springs corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front leaf spring corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 148,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear floor bed holed at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near shocker mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front leaf spring corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 144,280 miles

leak from n/s/f axle swivel assembly

Fail 27 Nov 2017 144,267 miles

Ball joint has excessive play arm from box x2 (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear upper and lower (2.4.B.2)

leak from n/s/f axle swivel assembly

Pass 26 Nov 2016 140,853 miles

General corrosion under and around vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2016 140,853 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

General corrosion under and around vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,352 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,677 miles

n/s/f swivel joint leak

o/s/f leaf spring fracture

Fail 16 Nov 2013 126,674 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f swivel joint leak

o/s/f leaf spring fracture

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 119,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Load sensing valve slightly bent

Parking brake light on permanetly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,435 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 115,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,398 miles

Advise brake pipe and fuel pipe corrosion started in places

Advise security of offside front shocker

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Advise underside of vehicle damaged

Advise windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2008 108,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,739 miles

Advise bodywork corrosion

Advise chip in windscreen

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2006 99,053 miles

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

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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L45 MCH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L45 MCH, 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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L45 MCH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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