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L487 WYJ

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 WYJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 166,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 166,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L487 WYJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L487 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L487 WYJ registered?

L487 WYJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L487 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L487 WYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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