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L826 LHN

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,103 mi
Last recorded181,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 LHN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 181,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,968 miles

nearside rear outer and under sill repairs

under seal to under body area

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main through and all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

heavy cracking to outer c/v boots

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x main through brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main through and all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy cracking to outer c/v boots

Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracking on all tyre treads

Fail 8 Jan 2018 138,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracking on all tyre treads

Pass 2 Feb 2011 138,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 138,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 132,921 miles

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

front brake pads look low

rust and slight judder front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2006 127,410 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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L826 LHN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L826 LHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L826 LHN registered?

L826 LHN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L826 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L826 LHN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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