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L730 DCP

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 DCP
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,099 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 115,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Secure correctly (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake backplate corroded off

Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,219 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking OSR on top of chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside door shut corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling In-line drag link end fouling spring mounting on right lock (2.1.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All spring bushes in poor condition

Corrosion to chassis rails

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front leaf springs inverted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NSF inner wheelarch corroded - not prescribed area

NSR tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake backplates corroded

Spare tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front brake disc heat shield corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear brake drum back plates corroding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside parking brake performance low

Parking brake performance only just met. 17%

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside cab inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside cab outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear cab bulkhead (5.2.6)

Spare tyre heavily perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear cab bulkhead (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front and rear leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front brake disc heat shield corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear brake drum back plates corroding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside parking brake performance low

Parking brake performance only just met. 17%

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside cab inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside cab outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear cab bulkhead (5.2.6)

Spare tyre heavily perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake back plates coroded

general vehicle corrosion

swivel balls on axle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to body mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to body mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake back plates coroded

general vehicle corrosion

swivel balls on axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,278 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 104,745 miles

nearside front swivel joint has slight oil leak

offside front swivel joint has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,924 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 97,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,199 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 93,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,809 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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L730 DCP is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L730 DCP, 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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L730 DCP is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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