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F118 SDD

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser142,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 SDD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 148,888 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,882 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,872 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 148,872 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 147,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 147,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 146,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s flitch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mountin (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 144,520 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 144,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 144,205 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 144,204 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 141,176 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 141,689 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 141,689 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre - sidewall cracking

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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F118 SDD is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 142,380 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 F118 SDD, 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 38 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 F118 SDD registered?

F118 SDD is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F118 SDD safe to buy?

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