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L599 TKB

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

244,898 mi
Last recorded244,898 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 TKB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 244,898 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 244,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side step (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 242,074 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 242,074 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 238,513 miles

Coolant leak

outer body very corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 238,513 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

outer body very corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 234,821 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 234,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 231,060 miles

nearside outer body very corroded

offside outer body very corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 231,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside outer body very corroded

offside outer body very corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 226,815 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 226,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 222,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 222,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 217,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 206,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 199,486 miles

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 TKB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L599 TKB, 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 TKB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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