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A8 TUP

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,769 mi
Last recorded176,769 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TUP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 176,769 miles

Corrosion at various points along the underside

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 167,861 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Feb 2020 167,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,456 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,447 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

advise parking brake adjustment

advise stone guards rusted+holed

o/s/f spotlight inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise play in steering rack mounts

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

under tray corroded+insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,061 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,995 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,028 miles

chips on screen n/s/

n/s/r/ rear belt damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,998 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

chips on screen n/s/

front discs in poor condition

n/s/r/ rear belt damaged

noise from rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,055 miles

NEARSIDE REAR MOST SEAT BELT BADLY TORN BUT SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,262 miles

REAR TAIL BOARD HAS WIRING FAULT TO FOG LIGHTS

REAR SEATS REMOVED AND NEARSIDE BELT DAMAGED

Pass 5 May 2008 41,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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A8 TUP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 TUP registered?

A8 TUP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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