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L475 WCL

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,091 mi
Last recorded196,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 196,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 189,161 miles

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

exhaust hangers deteriated

front brake pads low

play in nsf wheel bearing

rear roll bar mounts deteriated

Pass 19 May 2014 170,878 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 170,878 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 168,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 168,256 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 163,038 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2012 163,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2011 158,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 158,186 miles

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

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 149,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 134,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 114,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,935 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 99,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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L475 WCL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L475 WCL, 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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L475 WCL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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