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BFW 854W

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Petrol 4230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264 mi
Last recorded264 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser73,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 854W
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,230cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 253 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both kicking up to the right. Needs lefthand lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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BFW 854W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 854W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFW 854W registered?

BFW 854W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BFW 854W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 854W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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