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L885 WAH

1993 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

261,228 mi
Last recorded261,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 WAH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 261,228 miles

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 256,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 253,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 250,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 244,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 244,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 244,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 244,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Adjacent to antiroll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Adjacent to shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering idler box has play

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

Pass 20 May 2020 232,232 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +chassis, mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 217,604 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ CHASSIS CORRODED

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 197,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 177,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front CV BOOT TIE DAMAGED

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 177,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front CV BOOT TIE DAMAGED

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 171,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 162,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 155,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 145,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,908 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 137,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tailgate access could be improved

Fail 15 Jul 2010 129,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tailgate access could be improved

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 117,227 miles

Front nearside & offside tyre edge wear noted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 117,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 109,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 100,860 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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L885 WAH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L885 WAH, 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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L885 WAH is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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