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L479 KVV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,062 mi
Last recorded115,062 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 KVV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 115,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 115,062 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,032 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

handbrake req; adjustment;

Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,032 miles

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

handbrake req; adjustment;

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 104,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 103,361 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 103,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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L479 KVV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L479 KVV, 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 L479 KVV registered?

L479 KVV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L479 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 KVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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