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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
under vehicle has slight corrosion and some parts covered in under seal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side mirror( outer casing) loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nsf light damaged
Nsf mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nsf light damaged
Nsf mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hand brake light on
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hand brake light on
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nsf droplink bush deteriorated
nsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated
osf droplink bush deteriorated
osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nsf droplink bush deteriorated
nsf lower arm lower ball joint deteriorated
osf droplink bush deteriorated
osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nsf/osf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Oil leak
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T551 MEF is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol 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 T551 MEF, 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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T551 MEF is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 March 1999.
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