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C248 XVU

1985 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Landcruiser172,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 XVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 166,073 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 164,474 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

O/S/F headlamp pattern poor.

Welding repairs to chassis and body poorly carried out.

rear exhaust mounting security poor.

vehicle underbody rusty and body to chassis mountings poor.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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C248 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 172,881 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C248 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C248 XVU?

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What year was C248 XVU registered?

C248 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C248 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C248 XVU 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.

Does C248 XVU have outstanding finance?

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