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168,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
All previous welding repairs covered with sealant
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas. 1 of 2
Nearside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas. 2 of 2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low
Offside Front Upper Upper ball joint has damage from hammering.
Offside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust joint held together with 1 bolt and if corroded, Likely to fail
Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central box holed/ rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
All previous welding repairs covered with sealant
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box)(ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack)(BORDERLINE (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges)(offside BORDERLINE
corrosion to exhaust system
nearside rear hub seal leaking(ADVANCED
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside of front bumper damaged)(ADVANCED
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box)(ADVANCED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack)(BORDERLINE (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges)(offside BORDERLINE
corrosion to exhaust system
nearside rear hub seal leaking(ADVANCED
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside of front bumper damaged)(ADVANCED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both )(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges)(offside ADVANCED
damage to front bumper/fog light)(offside)(ADVANCED
nearside rear hub seal leaking)(brake back plate damp
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both )(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges)(offside ADVANCED
damage to front bumper/fog light)(offside)(ADVANCED
nearside rear hub seal leaking)(brake back plate damp
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear bumper damaged
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Damage to front and rear of vehicle
Exhaust system and fixings corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear coil springs corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Damage to front and rear of vehicle
Exhaust system and fixings corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Front and rear of vehicle body damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded
Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Underside metal fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear of vehicle body damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade poor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Underside metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Fog light damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Rear coil springs corroded
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wiper noisy
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wiper noisy
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside fuel pipes corroded
Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes
Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes
Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs rusty/worn
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SM08 XSO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 July 2008.
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