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L896 WPN

1993 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

298,546 mi
Last recorded298,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 WPN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 298,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 292,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,752 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 26,752 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 262,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 232,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 232,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 216,869 miles

front brake imbalance high

osf roll bar link washer in poor condishion

poss fluid leak under bonnet

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2009 200,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 196,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 178,356 miles

25% imbalance to front brakes

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 163,024 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 146,959 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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L896 WPN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L896 WPN, 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 L896 WPN registered?

L896 WPN is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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