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L477 HDV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,756 mi
Last recorded167,756 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 167,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 167,641 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 159,752 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,696 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2010 131,185 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 131,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,406 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 117,406 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,325 miles

both front tyres excessively perished and excessively worn on the edges

Fail 20 Aug 2008 105,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres excessively perished and excessively worn on the edges

Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,207 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 78,207 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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L477 HDV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L477 HDV, 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 L477 HDV registered?

L477 HDV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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