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M248 VCH

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 VCH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 174,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 163,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 158,109 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 151,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 151,367 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 149,743 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 149,743 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 143,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Nov 2009 143,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Dec 2008 131,768 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

slight leak both front hubs

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2008 131,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

slight leak both front hubs

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 121,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes covered in grease can not see to evaluate

both rear back plates starting to corrode

o/s rear parking brake reading slighty low

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 13 Dec 2007 121,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes covered in grease can not see to evaluate

both rear back plates starting to corrode

o/s rear parking brake reading slighty low

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 7 Dec 2006 110,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 110,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

n/s rear back plate starting to corrode

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 13 Dec 2005 100,536 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 100,535 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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M248 VCH is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 146,824 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 M248 VCH, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M248 VCH is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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