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L582 WPO

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 WPO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion by nearside rear body mount

rear bumper corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 157,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion by nearside rear body mount

Pass 26 Jun 2024 292,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 292,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 291,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 290,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

STEERING BOX DROP ARM WET WITH OIL

Pass 23 Jun 2021 289,199 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears, top & bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 283,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 282,159 miles

P.A.S steering box damp

brake fluid just above min

engine slightly oily

exhaust system corroded

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

rear axle bushes perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

rear shock absorber top mount brackets corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

underside of engine covered in oil

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 22 Feb 2016 282,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine slightly oily

exhaust system corroded

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

rear axle bushes perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

P.A.S steering box damp

brake fluid just above min

rear shock absorber top mount brackets corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

underside of engine covered in oil

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 31 Oct 2014 274,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 274,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 266,702 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 157,453 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 157,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 149,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 137,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 126,014 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 126,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,533 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,871 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 100,871 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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L582 WPO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L582 WPO, 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 L582 WPO registered?

L582 WPO is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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