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MKW 138W

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,080 mi
Last recorded220,080 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser73,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 138W
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 220,080 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 220,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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MKW 138W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 MKW 138W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKW 138W registered?

MKW 138W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is MKW 138W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 138W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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