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C254 VPR

1985 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,658 mi
Last recorded172,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Toyota Landcruiser172,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 VPR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 172,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 172,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 171,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 171,774 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 171,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 167,459 miles

Offside and nearside front suspension bump stops missing.

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 167,459 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil.

Offside and nearside front suspension bump stops missing.

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 164,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 164,188 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C254 VPR is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C254 VPR, 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.

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C254 VPR is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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