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L961 BFJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 153,969 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 153,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 148,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 148,621 miles

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

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 14,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 137,114 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 136,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 130,474 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 130,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 122,752 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 177,418 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 172,624 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 172,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 168,453 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 168,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 167,824 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

brake pedle rubber worn

Pass 10 Oct 2006 158,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 154,231 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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L961 BFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L961 BFJ, 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 L961 BFJ registered?

L961 BFJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 November 1993.

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