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SM08 VHL

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,325 mi
Last recorded38,325 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,325 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 38,325 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,679 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SM08 VHL is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 91,682 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 SM08 VHL, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM08 VHL is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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