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L689 GFJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

207,559 mi
Last recorded207,559 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 207,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 203,694 miles

front crash bars have been removed leaving brackets attached

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 26 Aug 2009 203,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front crash bars have been removed leaving brackets attached

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 197,116 miles

front suspension noisy on full lock

Fail 12 Nov 2008 197,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front suspension noisy on full lock

Pass 18 Dec 2007 185,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air intake hose split

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 20 Nov 2007 185,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 170,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 169,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 150,855 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 150,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L689 GFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L689 GFJ, 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 L689 GFJ registered?

L689 GFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L689 GFJ safe to buy?

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