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SVU 238W

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,669 mi
Last recorded73,669 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser73,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 238W
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 73,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,999 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,999 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

brake pipes painted unable to fully inspect

front propshaft rear universal joint has play

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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SVU 238W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 73,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU 238W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVU 238W?

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What year was SVU 238W registered?

SVU 238W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVU 238W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 238W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVU 238W have outstanding finance?

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