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L473 UCV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,095 mi
Last recorded207,095 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 UCV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 207,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 196,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 196,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 186,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 186,798 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 178,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 178,482 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 173,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 173,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users From fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Play in diff flange

Rear Play in prop shaft joints.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyres perrished on inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Jan 2020 167,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 163,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 160,343 miles

vehicle slightly higher than standerd. rear exhaust tail tip brocken off

Pass 24 Jan 2014 153,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 149,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 21 Jan 2013 148,993 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 134,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 134,659 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,373 miles

timing belt light on

Fail 3 Nov 2010 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

timing belt light on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 114,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 114,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,116 miles

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

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

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

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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L473 UCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L473 UCV, 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 L473 UCV registered?

L473 UCV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 October 1993.

Is L473 UCV safe to buy?

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