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L897 CKM

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 CKM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,030 miles

chassis corroding

fuel lines and brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroding

fuel lines and brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2017 137,539 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged starting to corroded (7.2.2)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust rubbers starting to brake front and rear

Fail 20 Jun 2017 137,539 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged starting to corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust rubbers starting to brake front and rear

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel arches starting to corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front tracker joint needs oiling

under body and suspension starting to corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,419 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel arches starting to corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front tracker joint needs oiling

under body and suspension starting to corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,403 miles

f hub seal weeping

f pads wearing

leaf spring bushes wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,159 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,664 miles

front and rearr spring shackle bushes perishing.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 98,436 miles

f pads and discs condition

r brake slightly snatching

slight play in drop arm links

Fail 29 Aug 2007 98,432 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,209 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

front calipers rusty

leaf spring rusty

slight play in drop arm track rod ends

vehicle been standing

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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L897 CKM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L897 CKM, 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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L897 CKM is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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