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EJN 231X

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,204 mi
Last recorded28,204 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser73,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 231X
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,230cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 28,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joints both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 28,187 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 27,723 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 24,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 220,708 miles

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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EJN 231X is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,230cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJN 231X, 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 EJN 231X registered?

EJN 231X is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 1981.

Is EJN 231X safe to buy?

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