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M517 VJL

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,602 mi
Last recorded181,602 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 181,602 miles

both front inner arches are corroded, but are not within prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2016 181,074 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 181,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 180,287 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 180,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 179,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2014 179,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 178,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 25 Apr 2013 178,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 10 May 2011 177,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 176,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 175,417 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 172,810 miles

N/S/F Hub Has Slight Play

Underbody Generally Corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 172,810 miles

N/S/F Hub Has Slight Play

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Underbody Generally Corroded

Fail 15 May 2007 171,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 171,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 166,178 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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M517 VJL is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M517 VJL, 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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What year was M517 VJL registered?

M517 VJL is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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