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M197 UBV

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,541 mi
Last recorded174,541 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 UBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 174,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 163,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 146,645 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 146,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlamp has slight moisture inside

Pass 15 Oct 2009 142,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 142,182 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 134,258 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 13,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front brake calipers rubbers dust seals perished

Pass 28 Sep 2006 131,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 131,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front steering swivels excessivly greasey

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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M197 UBV is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M197 UBV, 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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M197 UBV is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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