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L817 EAA

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,622 mi
Last recorded172,622 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 EAA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 172,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 170,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 167,629 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 167,629 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 164,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 161,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 158,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 154,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 150,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 146,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 141,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f axel swivel seal leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2008 130,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has some rear brake imbalance

Fail 1 Oct 2007 125,235 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 125,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 117,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 117,285 miles

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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L817 EAA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L817 EAA, 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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L817 EAA is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L817 EAA safe to buy?

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