1993 Toyota HI-LUX Surf 3.0L Diesel · L973 MGM
1993 Toyota HI-LUX Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 170,549 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-LUX SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 3000cc
L973 MGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 170,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L973 MGM Mileage History
- 07/07/2023170,549 mi
- 09/07/2024170,549 mi
- 08/07/2025170,549 mi
- 14/07/2025170,549 mi
- 15/07/2026170,549 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L973 MGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Toyota Hi-Lux Surf (L973 MGM) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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