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L541 BPV

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 167,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 167,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 144,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 144,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,607 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 138,438 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 182,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 178,225 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 168,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 168,803 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 151,657 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 151,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 129,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 129,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyres worn close to limit

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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L541 BPV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L541 BPV, 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 L541 BPV registered?

L541 BPV is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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