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J503 TEC

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,839 mi
Last recorded241,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser150,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 TEC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 241,839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 234,704 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 234,675 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 234,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front propshaft missing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 227,027 miles

front prop-shaft missing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 227,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

front prop-shaft missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 217,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 217,346 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 199,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front prop shaft removed

Pass 3 Dec 2008 189,590 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 183,233 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 183,214 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 170,063 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 170,063 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J503 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,807 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 J503 TEC, 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 34 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 J503 TEC registered?

J503 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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