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L535 SGU

2002 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,983 mi
Last recorded173,983 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux129,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 173,983 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 173,983 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2009 171,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 166,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 153,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 153,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 138,123 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 138,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L535 SGU is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 129,091 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L535 SGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L535 SGU?

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What year was L535 SGU registered?

L535 SGU is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is L535 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 SGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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