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L916 KVT

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

219,595 mi
Last recorded219,595 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 KVT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 219,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 217,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 216,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 213,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 212,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 206,677 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion to floor

Pass 17 Sep 2019 204,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 203,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 198,915 miles

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

both headlamps dim but beam pattern sufficient

Pass 21 Sep 2016 193,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 193,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn front prop but rear prop UJ (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 190,032 miles

Corrosion to offside front body mount

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 190,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to offside front body mount

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 185,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 183,299 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 183,245 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Sep 2012 181,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 180,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 180,486 miles

Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 179,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 178,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 177,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 177,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 176,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 176,434 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 173,925 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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L916 KVT is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L916 KVT, 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 L916 KVT registered?

L916 KVT is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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