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L748 KSA

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 KSA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2013 111,006 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 106,865 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,614 miles

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

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

body very rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside body mounting at door corroded

nearside outer sill holed

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

offside/nearside inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside front swivel pins

slight play in steering drag link

Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,606 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

body very rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside body mounting at door corroded

nearside outer sill holed

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed

offside/nearside inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside front swivel pins

slight play in steering drag link

Fail 13 Oct 2009 97,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

body very rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside body mounting at door corroded

nearside wheelarch holed

offside and nearside inner/outer sills holed

offside/nearside inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside front hub swivel pins

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,789 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis heavy corrosion

condensation in n/s headlamp

o/s and n/s front swivel housings corroded

rear and front body heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,773 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

chassis heavy corrosion

condensation in n/s headlamp

o/s and n/s front swivel housings corroded

rear and front body heavy corrosion

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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L748 KSA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L748 KSA, 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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L748 KSA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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