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L538 YEA

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 YEA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 152,139 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 152,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 147,246 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 147,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 138,270 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 137,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 133,378 miles

both offside and nearside front axle hub ball swivels starting to rust

Pass 14 Jan 2006 131,029 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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L538 YEA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L538 YEA, 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 L538 YEA registered?

L538 YEA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L538 YEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 YEA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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