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L959 ECF

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

218,378 mi
Last recorded218,378 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 ECF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 218,378 miles

front hubs leakimg axle oil

o/s/f back plate corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 218,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front hubs leakimg axle oil

o/s/f back plate corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 217,808 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front diff slighty oil leak

o/s/f&n/s/f tyres slighty to start cranking

taligate slighty ciorrsion

o/s/f&n/s/f outer hub seals leaking badly

Pass 25 May 2011 209,842 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from diff seal

Fail 9 May 2011 209,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front bull bar insecure

Pass 18 May 2010 201,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear leaf spring front eye bush worn

slight corrosion in various brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2008 198,659 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in both rear brake back plates

corrosion/deterioration in front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2008 198,659 miles

corrosion in both rear brake back plates

corrosion/deterioration in front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2007 195,132 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jul 2007 195,132 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2006 192,654 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 192,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

spanner on brake load valve

Pass 6 Aug 2005 183,351 miles

BORDER LINE CORROSION IN 3 BRAKE PIPES AT OFFSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH ABOVE CHASSIS.RECOMMEND ATTENTION.

spare tyre flat.

wear/movement drag link joint to offside steering arm.

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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L959 ECF is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L959 ECF, 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 L959 ECF registered?

L959 ECF is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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