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M512 TAB

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

256,787 mi
Last recorded256,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 TAB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 256,787 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 256,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 256,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar to axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 256,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard linkage arm broken off (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar to axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 256,633 miles

1>both sides at front and offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit2>vehicle has been modified for off road use

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 256,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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)

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

has been modoifed for off road usage

Pass 18 Sep 2013 256,618 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 239,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 239,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 235,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 230,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 124,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 111,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 198,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 179,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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M512 TAB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M512 TAB, 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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M512 TAB is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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