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F251 TTF

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

174,755 mi
Last recorded174,755 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser142,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 TTF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 174,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty

Nearside Front headlight beam weak

brake pipes covered in sealant

chips in screen

oil leaks

underbody sealant

Pass 21 Mar 2025 174,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 174,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 174,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight dull

Nearside Front windscreen washer weak

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill but not likely to fall off (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underbody sealant

Pass 14 Mar 2023 174,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 174,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 173,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 173,788 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 173,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside centar inner sill up right to floor corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 173,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 173,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 172,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 172,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 172,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 172,029 miles

both side front wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

both side rear top wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

o/s/f sill panel corroded not in prescribed area

windscreen cracked more than 40mm out of drivers veiw of road

Fail 18 Jul 2016 172,029 miles

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

both side front wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

both side rear top wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

o/s/f sill panel corroded not in prescribed area

windscreen cracked more than 40mm out of drivers veiw of road

Fail 25 Mar 2015 171,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 171,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 171,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 168,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 168,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 166,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 165,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 163,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 163,387 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 160,006 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 160,006 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 156,730 miles

N/S/F inner wing rusted through

Oil leak

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Mar 2009 156,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED AWAY FROM ANY AREA

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 153,069 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDG NR LIMITS.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 153,069 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDG NR LIMITS.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 148,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 148,910 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chip in screen outside zone A

Slight fluid leak from both front hubs

Slight movement in steering columm

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2006 144,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from center exaust pipe

Fail 23 Mar 2006 143,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front number plate broken

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering columm

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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F251 TTF is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 F251 TTF, 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.

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F251 TTF is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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