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L488 GYM

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 GYM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 230,988 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 230,845 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 221,803 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 214,869 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 214,777 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 206,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 197,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 197,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 189,140 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 189,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 180,329 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 172,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 165,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 157,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 153,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 146,343 miles

advise notes same as note note number 132668017226 and slight play steering box droparm to idler

Fail 6 Aug 2007 146,341 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

horn requires attention

offside front leaf spring bushes are getting worn

Pass 4 Aug 2006 131,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 128,691 miles

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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L488 GYM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L488 GYM, 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 L488 GYM registered?

L488 GYM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L488 GYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 GYM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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