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L525 CNC

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

318,709 mi
Last recorded318,709 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 CNC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 318,709 miles

underside shoiwing surface corrosion on body shell

Pass 3 Apr 2017 307,575 miles

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

cab and chassis undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2017 307,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

cab and chassis undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2016 297,320 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

steering damper bushes worn

tow bar bolts loose but no ball fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 297,298 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

steering damper bushes worn

tow bar bolts loose but no ball fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 288,991 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes and ferrules coated in grease

both sills coated in thick underseal seat belt pa

slight free play in steering box

Fail 23 Mar 2015 288,761 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes and ferrules coated in grease

both sills coated in thick underseal seat belt pa

long handbrake lever travel

slight free play in steering box

Pass 27 Mar 2014 279,938 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes and ferrules coated in grease

chip in windscreen

long hand brake lever travel

slight free play in steering box

Pass 3 Apr 2013 273,524 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 273,315 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 260,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all wheel arches corroded

both sides sills corroded

chip on windscreen

passengers seat removed

Fail 5 Apr 2012 260,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all wheel arches corroded

both sides sills corroded

chip on windscreen

passengers seat removed

Fail 23 Mar 2011 252,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 252,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 246,375 miles

brake pipe between compensator and rear flexi corroding

front drag link balljoint has slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2010 246,371 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

brake pipe between compensator and rear flexi corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2009 238,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 238,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 228,159 miles

o/s front swivel seal leaking oil

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

crack in front number plate

prop/shaft rear u/j joint slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2007 212,915 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 212,832 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 197,715 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 197,686 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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L525 CNC is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L525 CNC, 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 L525 CNC registered?

L525 CNC is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L525 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L525 CNC shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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