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L497 SGU

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

284,354 mi
Last recorded284,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 284,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair plus hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 277,439 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion but is not seriously weakened.

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sill and body have are slightly corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body is slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 270,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 270,409 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 264,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 257,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively yoke (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 257,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively yoke (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 251,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside side step loose but not likely to fall off

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front and rear (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 251,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside side step loose but not likely to fall off

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front and rear (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 244,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear of chassis is lightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 239,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 234,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 227,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 219,167 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 219,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 210,048 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 209,852 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 194,192 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 176,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 199,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 188,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 172,984 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 159,768 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 159,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 147,235 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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L497 SGU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L497 SGU, 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 L497 SGU registered?

L497 SGU is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L497 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 SGU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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