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L883 HBW

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2366cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,499 mi
Last recorded256,499 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 HBW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,366cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 256,499 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp lense damaged

oil leak offside front tractor joint

Fail 2 Nov 2010 256,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp lense damaged

oil leak offside front tractor joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 249,536 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r panel/wheel arch at bottom

front number plate damaged

n/s/f headlamp lens damaged/cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2010 249,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r panel/wheel arch at bottom

front number plate damaged

n/s/f headlamp lens damaged/cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 239,824 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside front headlamp lense cracked

nearside front sidelight outer lense cracked

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2009 239,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside front headlamp lense cracked

nearside front sidelight outer lense cracked

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 229,006 miles

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

damaged to rear fog lamp

exhaust blowing from front manifold/down pipe flange (bolt/stud missing out of down pipe flange)

n/s/f battery loose in carrier

n/s/f headlamp lens cracked

o/s/f wiper rubber split

play/movement in o/s/f hub/bearig

Pass 21 Mar 2007 219,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 219,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insurcured x 2

exhaust blowing from front !!

n/s/f headlamp lens cracked

front prop shaft joint excessivly worn/movement

Pass 22 Mar 2006 209,052 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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L883 HBW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,366cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L883 HBW, 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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What year was L883 HBW registered?

L883 HBW is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L883 HBW safe to buy?

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