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L689 GUX

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 121,372 miles

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

both sides front hub seals damp

Fail 28 Sep 2011 121,365 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both sides front hub seals damp

Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,012 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 119,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 117,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 115,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 109,066 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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L689 GUX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

L689 GUX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L689 GUX safe to buy?

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