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L962 FTT

1993 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,830 mi
Last recorded157,830 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 154,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock mount corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2022 150,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock mount corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber mounts corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,443 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 114,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,443 miles

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside sill surface corrosion

Rear both drum back plates corroded

lower edge of bed skirt corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,443 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 114,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 111,945 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,524 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,522 miles

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

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

o/s/f swevel hub leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,046 miles

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

corossion both rear outter arches outside areas & not dangerious

Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 90,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 86,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,361 miles

O/S Steering link bar max wear to front and rear joints

Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,051 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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L962 FTT is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L962 FTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 FTT registered?

L962 FTT is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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