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T491 NBL

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,917 mi
Last recorded215,917 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 215,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

no tow bar fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 215,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 215,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired Trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.2)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear axle mounting (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 211,839 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 211,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 205,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 205,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 194,142 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes heavily painted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 193,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes heavily painted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 176,739 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes heavily coated

Fail 18 Jun 2012 176,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 159,239 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking

play nearside front inner rack end

Fail 20 Jun 2011 159,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2010 146,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside headlamp glass chipped.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp glass chipped.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 139,052 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO Omm ON INNER SHOULDER

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 139,052 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO Omm ON INNER SHOULDER

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 138,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 138,065 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 131,127 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 131,127 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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T491 NBL is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T491 NBL, 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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T491 NBL is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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