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L506 BTA

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 BTA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,758 miles

Front Hub swivels slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,616 miles

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

Front swivel joints slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,896 miles

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

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable both swivel joints (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,747 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable both swivel joints (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,945 miles

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

swivel joints corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

swivel joints corroded

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,843 miles

Centre Rear propshaft uj worn

exhaust backbox deteriorated

swivel hubs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,949 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

swivels corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

swivels corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,062 miles

Front Swivels corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,062 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Swivels corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear tyre treads starting to perish.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,344 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,145 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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L506 BTA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L506 BTA, 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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L506 BTA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L506 BTA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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