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F478 MBY

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,969 mi
Last recorded165,969 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser142,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 165,969 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel injectors damp but no leask seen at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 165,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure/no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing or not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Fuel injectors damp but no leask seen at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 158,611 miles

transferbox has movment from input shaft

Pass 12 Aug 2016 151,459 miles

swivel seals leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,801 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 146,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

steering coloum slightly notchy

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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F478 MBY is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F478 MBY, 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 F478 MBY registered?

F478 MBY is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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