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L779 FRX

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,813 mi
Last recorded189,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser161,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 FRX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 189,813 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 189,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 187,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 184,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 181,512 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 181,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 175,354 miles

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

N/S/F SUN VISOR INSECURE

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SWIVEL JOINT

VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 16 Feb 2017 175,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SWIVEL JOINT

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

N/S/F SUN VISOR INSECURE

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 168,110 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 168,062 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 127,059 miles

Batteries insecure under bonnet

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

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Nearside front and offside rear brake discs are wearing

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 127,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Batteries insecure under bonnet

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

Front brake pads are getting low

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

Nearside front and offside rear brake discs are wearing

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 108,469 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 108,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 94,317 miles

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

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

off side front tractor joint is leaking oil

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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L779 FRX is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L779 FRX, 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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L779 FRX is a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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