MOT Status
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242,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
all 4 suspension components modified
Rear seats removed at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear seats removed at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess
ns mirror glas slightly loose
ns steeringstop requires adjustment
nsr radiusarm bushes cracking,not to excess
osr radiusarm bushes showing cracks,not to excess
rear numberplate slightly discoloured
rear towbar extended
seepage at powersteering pump
sticker in ns wiped area,in limit
stonechip outside zone -A,in limit
stonechips in zone -A of screen,in limit
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess
ns mirror glas slightly loose
ns steeringstop requires adjustment
nsr radiusarm bushes cracking,not to excess
osr radiusarm bushes showing cracks,not to excess
rear numberplate slightly discoloured
rear towbar extended
seepage at powersteering pump
sticker in ns wiped area,in limit
stonechip outside zone -A,in limit
stonechips in zone -A of screen,in limit
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge.
rear seats removed
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
leakage from front hubs
rear seats have been removed
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L242 HGM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 161,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L242 HGM, 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 33 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 L242 HGM registered?
L242 HGM is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 November 1993.
Is L242 HGM safe to buy?
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