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L712 VBB

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 VBB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre has slight perishing of the treads not resulting in ply or cords showing

offside front tyre has slight perishing of the treads not resulting in ply or cords showing

Fail 2 Apr 2010 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front propshaft has slight play in the slider.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 97,504 miles

front propshaft has slight play in the slider.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,504 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2009 97,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Dec 2007 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 97,504 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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L712 VBB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red 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 L712 VBB, 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 L712 VBB registered?

L712 VBB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L712 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 VBB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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