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F271 XCL

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser142,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 XCL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 126,338 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 123,791 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 123,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 121,279 miles

o/s outer and inner wheel arch panels corroded

rear tyres perished

shock absorbers soft action

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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F271 XCL is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F271 XCL, 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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What year was F271 XCL registered?

F271 XCL is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F271 XCL safe to buy?

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