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L738 PMB

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside rear side step rear mounting heavily corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear side step rear mounting heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,264 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 116,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,526 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,526 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 115,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,480 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front hub weeping

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,894 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall has crack

osf swivel housing leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r shocker body

slight weeping from o/s/f swivel

Fail 27 Nov 2012 110,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r shocker body

slight weeping from o/s/f swivel

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 109,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s Tractor joint serious oil leak and corroded badly

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,765 miles

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

Offside front hub leaking oil slightly

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,932 miles

Offside front swivel joint cover leaking slightly

Offside rear shockabsorber cover corroded

Slight damage to windscreen from stone chips

Pass 12 Nov 2008 103,186 miles

Front screen chipped

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

Rear brake compensator rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2008 103,186 miles

Front screen chipped

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

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

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

Rear brake compensator rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,186 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 98,929 miles

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

Front screen has slight damage in swept area

Nearside rear tyre showing slight cracks in

Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,929 miles

Front screen has slight damage in swept area

Nearside rear tyre showing slight cracks in

Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

auxilliary drive belts slack

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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L738 PMB is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 L738 PMB, 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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L738 PMB is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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