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T540 VUK

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,894 mi
Last recorded153,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 VUK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 153,894 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 153,884 miles

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 148,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,065 miles

rear brake pipe corrdoded over axle

Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,608 miles

rear brake pipes sligtly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 124,002 miles

slight movement on steering rack bushes when under load

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,919 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 115,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on fuel pipes front to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Stone ship on O/S headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,869 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 108,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 101,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 93,333 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 93,333 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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T540 VUK is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T540 VUK, 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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What year was T540 VUK registered?

T540 VUK is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T540 VUK safe to buy?

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