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L566 GTG

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 192,500 miles

corrosion to chassie

Pass 30 Sep 2014 184,982 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 176,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to drivers wing

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to drivers wing

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 165,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 164,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bumpers corroded

slight wear steering joints

Pass 7 Jul 2009 134,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 110,333 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 110,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,361 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 104,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L566 GTG is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L566 GTG, 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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L566 GTG is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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