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L740 MGM

1994 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,639 mi
Last recorded156,639 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux151,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 156,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

front discs corroding

front number plate deteriorating

front washers could be better

general underbody corrosion

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seats not in a testable position

rear tyres heavily perished (may need replacing soon)

slight play both front lower ball joints(may need replacing soon)

slight play both front wheel bearings

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 19 Aug 2010 152,962 miles

all suspension bushes show age/wear

both front tyres worn inner edges/close to wear bars (will need replacing soon 265 70 15)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front number plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2009 146,544 miles

both front bearing on limit for play

exhauts corroding

n/s/f top suspension ball joint just meets for play

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 141,469 miles

both front outter cv gaitors starting to perish

both front wheel bearing slight play

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

front saddle bushes slight play

n/s/f top suspension ball joint slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2007 138,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 138,895 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight rear axle end float

Pass 18 Jul 2006 122,873 miles

Exhaust corroding

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in rear anriroll bar saddle mounts - just meet criteria

Wipers starting to smear

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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L740 MGM is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 151,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L740 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L740 MGM registered?

L740 MGM is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L740 MGM safe to buy?

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