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V166 FKU

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

213,096 mi
Last recorded213,096 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 213,096 miles

Front OIL LEAK ! AND PLAY IN RACK

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 213,088 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front OIL LEAK ! AND PLAY IN RACK

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 197,675 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 197,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting LOWER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPE OVER CHAISS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached EXCSSIVE !! (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

OIL LEAK ! AND PLAY IN RACK

Rear Brake imbalance ON REAR

Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp glass stone chipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis has surface corrosion especially offside rear behind wheel and above exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 153,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracking/splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit both rear sockets damaged (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp glass stone chipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis has surface corrosion especially offside rear behind wheel and above exhaust pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

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

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

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

rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 136,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,783 miles

Front tyre wearing low and have several cuts in tread areas

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

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

Play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm joint

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,783 miles

Front tyre wearing low and have several cuts in tread areas

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

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

Play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm joint

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,163 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 122,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,639 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,667 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,664 miles

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

front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,045 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 80,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 73,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,879 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

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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V166 FKU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V166 FKU, 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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V166 FKU is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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