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L487 UGT

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,396 mi
Last recorded208,396 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 UGT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 208,396 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 201,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres on legal limit

oil leak on rear differential

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 175,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 175,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 174,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage front bumper

front side lenses repair

Pass 1 Apr 2011 174,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage front bumper

front side lenses repair

Pass 19 Jan 2010 172,959 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 172,950 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 157,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 144,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 137,921 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES AGED

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AGED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK / CORRODED / DAMP

BRAKE COMPENSATOR CORRODED

EXHAUST AGED

N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT/ HUB DAMP

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS VERY DIRTY

Fail 9 Aug 2006 137,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

drivers window requires repair

n/s mirror requires repair

n/s swivel joint leaking badly

oil level above maximum level

steering and suspension showing age advise both rear shok absorbers have corroded casings and are damp recommend replacing

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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L487 UGT is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L487 UGT, 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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L487 UGT is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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