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L703 VBX

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,394 mi
Last recorded192,394 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 VBX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 192,394 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 192,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2009 189,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 189,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Mar 2008 183,662 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

advise slight play nearside and offside front swivel hubs advise slight corrosion to offside front wing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 180,553 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 176,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 176,059 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L703 VBX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,237cc 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 L703 VBX, 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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L703 VBX is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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