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L548 GFJ

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

239,992 mi
Last recorded239,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 239,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise offside front and offside rear outer door skins corroded and weak

oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2015 239,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise offside front and offside rear outer door skins corroded and weak

oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 224,656 miles

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion to both offside doors

advise park brake adjustment

unable to clearly see condition of front brake pads

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2014 224,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion to both offside doors

advise park brake adjustment

unable to clearly see condition of front brake pads

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2013 210,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both offside doors

unable to see front brake pad thickness

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2013 210,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both offside doors

unable to see front brake pad thickness

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 195,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 195,265 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 182,798 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 182,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 170,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 157,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 157,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 148,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 143,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 135,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 135,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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L548 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 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 L548 GFJ, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L548 GFJ registered?

L548 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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