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L536 YAD

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,065 mi
Last recorded253,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL536 YAD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 253,065 miles

Extensive corrosion repairs to vehicle underbody and chassis areas

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step /lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering damper slight leak and bush worn

Pass 23 Sep 2024 247,173 miles

Play in front track or joints exhaust front pipe slight blow both lower sills weak with corrsion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 241,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

NS front indicator lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 241,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS doorstep areas,NS and OS sill end caps,NS and OS lower sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

NS front indicator lens damaged

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 236,260 miles

Front and n/s/r hub seals slight leak rear brake pipes surface scale sills weak with corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 229,550 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NS and OS hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Strong diesel smell from under bonnet area,unable to confirm leaking component,advise further inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2020 223,645 miles

Both rear leaf springs splayed slightly

Coolant leak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NSF tractor joint,seal ,weeping.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF wing/wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 217,467 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NS and OS lower sills surface corrosion

NSF hub seal/tractor joint slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 210,625 miles

NS and OS rear leaf Spring,rear bush,are worn

NS and OS rear leaf springs are splayed slightly

NSF axle seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 210,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS doorstep/outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage likely to become detached OS steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NS and OS rear leaf Spring,rear bush,are worn

NS and OS rear leaf springs are splayed slightly

NSF axle seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 204,751 miles

Both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

NSF indicator lens damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing NS and OS (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 199,101 miles

Both front tractor joint seals are leaking

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS into the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At front

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NS and OS (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 199,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes into the rear brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tractor joint seals are leaking

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS into the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At front

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NS and OS (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 191,803 miles

Rear brake pipes surface scale both outer and lower sills weak with corrsion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 183,752 miles

brakepipes surface scale front tyres wearing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 183,752 miles

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

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

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

brakepipes surface scale front tyres wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 177,677 miles

oil leak brake pipes surface scale o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 172,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 167,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 161,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 156,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 151,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 147,796 miles

n/s body has some damage

Pass 5 Dec 2006 143,985 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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L536 YAD is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L536 YAD, 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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L536 YAD is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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