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L842 ERJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 ERJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,415 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front axle swivel joints leaking oil exessivly

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,105 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 95,105 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 90,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 85,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 78,925 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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L842 ERJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L842 ERJ, 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 L842 ERJ registered?

L842 ERJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L842 ERJ safe to buy?

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