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LA57 GER

2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 GER
MakeToyota
ModelFj Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 59,243 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 59,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,448 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 58,448 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 52,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 50,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,668 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Fj Cruiser?

Based on 1,689 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
4,809
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
fog lamp not working 8
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LA57 GER is a 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 Fj Cruiser fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA57 GER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Fj Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Fj Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA57 GER registered?

LA57 GER is a 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LA57 GER safe to buy?

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