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M142 PRN

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 PRN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 168,901 miles

Coolant leak

nearside and offside spheres have grease around them

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 168,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside spheres have grease around them

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 166,163 miles

BOTH front tractor joints an seals

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 166,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tractor joints & seals

Pass 3 Aug 2010 160,279 miles

Offside and nearside front swivel housings corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2010 160,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and nearside front swivel housings corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2009 149,152 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 149,152 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 142,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 132,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 121,500 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 121,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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M142 PRN is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M142 PRN, 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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M142 PRN is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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