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L893 EAB

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,611 mi
Last recorded167,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 167,611 miles

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

vehicle waxoyled and brake pipes greased

Fail 22 May 2017 167,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (middle section - tail) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle waxoyled and brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2016 167,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

x4 tyre have raised tread sections

Fail 13 May 2016 167,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

x4 tyre have raised tread sections

Fail 3 Aug 2015 167,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 167,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 167,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 167,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 167,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 162,883 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 162,840 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 158,488 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 158,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 149,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 142,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 139,548 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 139,548 miles

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

advise nearside front inner cv gaitor split

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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L893 EAB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L893 EAB, 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 L893 EAB registered?

L893 EAB is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L893 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 EAB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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