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E531 MBJ

1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,145 mi
Last recorded267,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser134,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 MBJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 267,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 266,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brakes out oif balance

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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E531 MBJ is a 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 134,716 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 E531 MBJ, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E531 MBJ registered?

E531 MBJ is a 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1987.

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