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J748 CYL

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,734 mi
Last recorded201,734 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser161,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 CYL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 201,734 miles

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

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

All underside of vehicle corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F swivel joint corroded on axel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 200,753 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 200,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear pinion seal leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 199,728 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2020 199,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 198,094 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 198,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 197,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 193,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 189,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 186,508 miles

Engine oil level just above min level

Hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

Knock on take up of drive ( mounting?) suggests further investigation

O s f hub seal leaking?

Shock abs very soft. Will require attention soon

Some movement o s f door mirror

Some rust on several metal brake pipes. WILL require attention soon

Timing belt warn lamp comes on when engine revved

Fail 21 Oct 2015 186,508 miles

Engine oil level just above min level

Hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

Knock on take up of drive ( mounting?) suggests further investigation

O s f hub seal leaking?

Registration plate lamp not working Came on after tap to lamp! (1.1.C.1d)

Shock abs very soft. Will require attention soon

Some movement o s f door mirror

Some rust on several metal brake pipes. WILL require attention soon

Timing belt warn lamp comes on when engine revved

Pass 1 Oct 2014 183,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 183,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 179,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 172,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 172,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 168,797 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 168,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 164,637 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 160,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 160,510 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 154,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 149,542 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 149,540 miles

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

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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J748 CYL is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 161,212 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 J748 CYL, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J748 CYL is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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