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L821 LWB

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 LWB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 92,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 91,487 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,891 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 88,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,507 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At under sill, within 300mm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At "B" pillar holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At under sill, within 300mm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At "B" pillar holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush At rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,529 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,276 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Dampness at nearside & offside front steering swivel housings.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 86,276 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Dampness at nearside & offside front steering swivel housings.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 84,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,363 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Front cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread and side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,922 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,637 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front swivel seals leaking

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,637 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front swivel seals leaking

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,063 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,030 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,960 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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L821 LWB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 L821 LWB, 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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L821 LWB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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