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L738 YRP

1993 Toyota MPV

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,570 mi
Last recorded147,570 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota MPV127,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 YRP
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 147,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 147,561 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 122,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,071 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both head lamp aims pattern getting poor

Fail 13 Oct 2009 114,979 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pump operation noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,352 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 82,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,709 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2005 66,454 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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L738 YRP is a 1993 Toyota MPV in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 127,468 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L738 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L738 YRP registered?

L738 YRP is a 1993 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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