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M885 PEF

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,429 mi
Last recorded176,429 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser163,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 176,429 miles

ABS removed - originally fitted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floors, OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 176,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

ABS removed - originally fitted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floors, OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 175,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

No ABS - originally fitted

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, rear floors, OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 175,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

No ABS - originally fitted

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, rear floors, OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 174,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

No ABS - originally fitted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, rear floors,OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 174,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No ABS - originally fitted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, rear floors,OSF inner wing and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 174,043 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 173,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

anti roll bar and suspension bushes cracked but about to fail

Fail 17 Jul 2019 173,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

anti roll bar and suspension bushes cracked but about to fail

Fail 20 Apr 2018 173,994 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL ON REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 179,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 172,238 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 172,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 172,174 miles

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

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

nearside rear mudflap loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 172,174 miles

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

nearside rear mudflap loose

Pass 22 Jan 2010 167,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 246,943 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 225,077 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling thoroughout the vehicle to keeo it in good condition

Pass 10 Oct 2007 210,964 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2006 194,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2006 194,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M885 PEF is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M885 PEF, 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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M885 PEF is a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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