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L989 LND

1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,277 mi
Last recorded102,277 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf144,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 LND
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 102,277 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 102,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,523 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 69,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate partially obscured by bull bar but still legible

o/s/r tyre has crack in sidewall but no cord showing

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L989 LND is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 144,443 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L989 LND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L989 LND registered?

L989 LND is a 1993 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L989 LND safe to buy?

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