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T331 VHO

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

214,468 mi
Last recorded214,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 VHO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 214,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 204,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 194,572 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 184,895 miles

Offside Rear axle stay bar bush weak

Fail 5 Jan 2022 184,894 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle stay bar bush weak

Pass 6 Jan 2021 176,516 miles

offside rear axle stay bar bush weak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 171,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,674 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

Fail 17 Dec 2018 167,670 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 4 Jan 2018 163,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 158,984 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 153,026 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 147,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Fail 30 Dec 2014 147,678 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Pass 24 Dec 2013 142,967 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 142,967 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,521 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 140,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 135,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

old cv greese on drive shafts.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 128,924 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,526 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 119,524 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,189 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 110,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 99,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play inm steering rack bushes (not excessive)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,865 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

fluctuation on front brakes

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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T331 VHO is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T331 VHO, 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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T331 VHO is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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