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L599 SNJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,718 mi
Last recorded200,718 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 SNJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 200,718 miles

nearside door corroded at bottom edge and taped over

Pass 31 Jan 2022 198,782 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 196,908 miles

corrosion along lip of bonnet

corrosion to both front wheelarches

slight corrosion to offside under sill

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,641 miles

corrosion to both wheel arches and bonnet along front edge

slight play in both front swivel hubs and both corroded slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2018 193,817 miles

corrosion to both front swivel hubs

corrosion to both front wings and bonnet along edge

Pass 23 Nov 2017 191,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both front swivel hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2016 189,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to both front swivel hubs

Pass 16 Sep 2015 186,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 183,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel arch corroded

under body rust

Fail 25 Sep 2014 183,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Both front wings are heavily corroded holed and repaired with tape

Pass 30 Sep 2013 179,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 179,933 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 178,904 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking oil all over the back plates and calipers but it has not reached or contaminated the brakes yet

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

The tow bar electrical socket is broken

Fail 18 Sep 2012 178,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Both front tractor joints leaking oil all over the back plates and calipers but it has not reached or contaminated the brakes yet

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

The tow bar electrical socket is broken

Pass 14 Jul 2011 169,145 miles

both front wings slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2011 169,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wings slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 156,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 142,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 140,819 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE LOOSE

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT HUB SEAL WEEPING

REAR BRAKE VALVE JUST OPERATING

Fail 3 Apr 2008 140,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE LOOSE

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT HUB SEAL WEEPING

REAR BRAKE VALVE JUST OPERATING

Pass 13 Dec 2006 136,249 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 136,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 128,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L599 SNJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L599 SNJ, 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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L599 SNJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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