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T253 JAU

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,491 mi
Last recorded172,491 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 172,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both inner sills and around body mountings advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both rear wheel arches behind doors (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on rear chassis sections near to tow bar mounting brackets advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak oil leak on rear diff pinion ()

o/s steering rack bush worn

various parts of underbody caked in mud

Pass 27 Feb 2017 164,749 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 164,737 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,599 miles

near side front shock absorber damp

rear rear cross member in poor condition

slight blow on exhaust

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2016 158,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front shock absorber damp

rear rear cross member in poor condition

slight blow on exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 151,885 miles

front brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2015 151,879 miles

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

off side front lower ball joint slight play

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2014 143,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 143,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 137,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,828 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2011 120,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

long footbrake travel

tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 113,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 105,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,956 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 96,956 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,758 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T253 JAU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 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 T253 JAU, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T253 JAU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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