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L531 HDV

1995 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,920 mi
Last recorded208,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hilux133,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,930cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 208,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 208,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 175,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 175,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 136,512 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 136,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 103,791 miles

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

O/S +N/S REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 103,791 miles

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

O/S +N/S REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L531 HDV is a 1995 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,930cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,757 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 L531 HDV, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L531 HDV registered?

L531 HDV is a 1995 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is L531 HDV safe to buy?

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