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L96 WCL

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,770 mi
Last recorded174,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 174,770 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 174,618 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 162,781 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 162,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 146,561 miles

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

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The offside headlamp dipped beam vertical alignment is to the 2.0% towards the left

The steering mechanism at the steering wheel has free play/wear present approximately 075mm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 146,561 miles

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The offside headlamp dipped beam vertical alignment is to the 2.0% towards the left

The steering mechanism at the steering wheel has free play/wear present approximately 075mm

Pass 7 Apr 2011 162,607 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 162,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

(1.3.1b)The rear Fog Lamp switch does not make it clear that the function of such is a fog lamp switch,ideally a label to identify the operation would be an advantage

(1.8B,3)The nearside front headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower limit of 2.75%.

(1.8B,3)The offside front headlamp horizontal alignment is set at the lower limit of 2.75%.

(2.5.3c)The nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present

(2.5.3c)The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play present

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 149,387 miles

(1.1.6.c)The offside rear Fog Lamp method of security is considered to be the very minimum acceptable and should be secured to a satisfactory standard as soon as reasonable

(1.1.7d)The rear Fog lamp switch should have a visual warning device fitted to advise of the correct function of such a switch

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal antislip device has been replaced with a used one,which is worn.

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads as far as can be seen vially appear to be wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads as far as can be seen vially appear to be wearing thin

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Mar 2010 149,387 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

(1.1.6.c)The offside rear Fog Lamp method of security is considered to be the very minimum acceptable and should be secured to a satisfactory standard as soon as reasonable

(1.1.7d)The rear Fog lamp switch should have a visual warning device fitted to advise of the correct function of such a switch

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads as far as can be seen vially appear to be wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads as far as can be seen vially appear to be wearing thin

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Apr 2009 137,343 miles

(3.3A.1b)The service brake pedal antislip device is worn

(7.4B.2b)The smoke emissions are at 2.60 1/m@ 80*C, which is operating close to the opacity limit limit of 3.0,it appears the fuel system may be ready for a service

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,343 miles

(3.3A.1b)The service brake pedal antislip device is worn

(7.4B.2b)The smoke emissions are at 2.60 1/m@ 80*C, which is operating close to the opacity limit limit of 3.0,it appears the fuel system may be ready for a service

Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,605 miles

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

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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L96 WCL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L96 WCL, 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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L96 WCL is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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