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L491 LNF

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,137 mi
Last recorded226,137 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 LNF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 226,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 226,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 216,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 216,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 206,777 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 196,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 179,421 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 179,191 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 168,230 miles

fuel pipes corroding

n/s inner cv boot split

rear door doesnt open but window opens on lock

shocks wearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar rubber

some play @ front wheel bearings

some play in n/s steering idler

Fail 5 Oct 2010 167,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroding

n/s inner cv boot split

rear door doesnt open but window opens on lock

shocks wearing

some play @ front wheel bearings

some play in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Oct 2009 140,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 104,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 104,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 72,240 miles

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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L491 LNF is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 3,000cc 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 L491 LNF, 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 L491 LNF registered?

L491 LNF is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L491 LNF safe to buy?

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