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L496 SPX

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 SPX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 146,062 miles

Front brake pads close to limit.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 146,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads close to limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 144,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 144,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 143,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise replacing the bushes on the rear leaf springs due to wear and slight movement

clutch low - advise bleeding

near side front position lamp taped in

off side and near side wings corroded

oil leak from front axle - advise fixing to prevent brake contamination

possible fluid leak from the near side rear brake - advise investigation and repair

rear body replaced

Fail 19 Dec 2009 143,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

advise replacing the bushes on the rear leaf springs due to wear and slight movement

clutch low - advise bleeding

near side front position lamp taped in

off side and near side wings corroded

oil leak from front axle - advise fixing to prevent brake contamination

possible fluid leak from the near side rear brake - advise investigation and repair

rear body replaced

Pass 20 Dec 2008 141,162 miles

ns of the central cross member requires repair/welding

play in the front sprung loaded steering joint - advise adjustment

play in the os lower steering pivot on the axle - advise renewing

Fail 20 Dec 2008 141,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns of the central cross member requires repair/welding

play in the front sprung loaded steering joint - advise adjustment

play in the os lower steering pivot on the axle - advise renewing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 140,910 miles

front axel leaking

front winch fitted by an amature!

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2006 137,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 137,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 128,559 miles

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

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

body beat

load valve rod bent

oil leak

slight play in NSR spring rear bushes - advise changing the set of rear bushes

steering has sprung loaded joints and as such has some play in them by design

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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L496 SPX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L496 SPX, 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 L496 SPX registered?

L496 SPX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L496 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 SPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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