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M497 HPD

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,580 mi
Last recorded245,580 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 HPD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 245,580 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 245,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 228,965 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 207,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 187,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 173,411 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON MAIN AND ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 23 Feb 2007 173,411 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON MAIN AND ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 155,821 miles

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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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M497 HPD is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M497 HPD, 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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M497 HPD is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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