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L231 XLL

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 XLL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 156,724 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 156,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 155,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

fluid leak from engine bay area

Pass 11 Jan 2010 154,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 154,378 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 150,795 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 150,790 miles

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

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

both front hubs leaking badly over tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2007 149,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

movement both front wheel bearings

nearside and offside front stub axle assembleys leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2006 148,500 miles

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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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L231 XLL is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 163,441 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 L231 XLL, 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 32 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 L231 XLL registered?

L231 XLL is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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