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M988 ETL

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

157,018 mi
Last recorded157,018 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser146,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 156,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,052 miles

Chassis and suspension etc corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Chassis and suspension etc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 154,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Loose but not insecure ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,728 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 153,728 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 152,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,625 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 150,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and out of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 148,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (load sensing vale) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 146,510 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,849 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 140,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 135,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 132,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 132,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 129,527 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 129,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 125,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,884 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 116,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 116,296 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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M988 ETL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M988 ETL, 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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M988 ETL is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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