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M245 FYJ

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

198,848 mi
Last recorded198,848 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 FYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 198,848 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front flitch panel corroded and hold

Offside side step security would benefit from attention

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated would benefit from adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Oct 2022 198,791 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front flitch panel corroded and hold

Offside side step security would benefit from attention

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated would benefit from adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 198,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated attention recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front flitch panel corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in both under sills

Fail 10 Nov 2021 198,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated attention recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front flitch panel corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in both under sills

Pass 22 Oct 2020 197,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 197,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

CORROSION IN RUNNING BOARDS SUPPORT BRACKETS

EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN NEARSIDE OUTER SILL,JUST OUTSIDE SEATBELT TESTABLE AREA

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

POWER STEERING NOISEY IN OPERATION

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 196,460 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 196,460 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 195,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 195,419 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 194,903 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 194,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 194,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 191,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front bumper end cap missing

slight movement at steering box mounting

Fail 5 Feb 2015 191,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front bumper end cap missing

slight movement at steering box mounting

Pass 3 Feb 2014 187,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre

nearside front wing poor condition

offside rear tyre low on pressure

offside steering box to chassis evidence of movement

third row of seats missing (rear most) seat belts not checked

Fail 3 Feb 2014 187,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre

nearside front wing poor condition

offside rear tyre low on pressure

offside steering box to chassis evidence of movement

third row of seats missing (rear most) seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2012 178,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 173,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 168,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 163,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 163,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 159,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 159,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 153,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 153,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 147,742 miles

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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M245 FYJ is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M245 FYJ, 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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M245 FYJ is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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