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L85 KVJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,259 mi
Last recorded226,259 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 KVJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 226,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 226,259 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 226,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 225,425 miles

Excessive corrosion on O/S sill not with in any perscribed areas

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 225,424 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive corrosion on O/S sill not with in any perscribed areas

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 224,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 224,181 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 220,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 212,682 miles

front prop, front uj has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 207,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 203,632 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2007 196,269 miles

AGED CRACKING ON L/H/F TYRE

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 189,460 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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L85 KVJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L85 KVJ, 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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L85 KVJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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