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FVL 163M

1973 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,337 mi
Last recorded26,337 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 163M
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,798 miles

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

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

cuts in nsf tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 24,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,675 miles

cuts in tyres tread but not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

underside heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

wipers deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2012 22,215 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

underside heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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FVL 163M is a 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVL 163M, 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 53 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 163M registered?

FVL 163M is a 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FVL 163M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 163M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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