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A89 GAP

1984 Toyota Landcruiser

Cream Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

302,050 mi
Last recorded302,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1984 Toyota Landcruiser159,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 GAP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 302,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 302,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion around body mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2015 302,050 miles

some body corrosion in places

Fail 16 Dec 2015 302,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing staying permanently on (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some body corrosion in places

Pass 28 Oct 2014 302,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 302,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 302,050 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 302,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 302,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 302,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front propshaft sliding joint badley worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 302,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 302,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 302,049 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front propshaft sliding joint badley worn

n/s and o/s floor pans and inner lower sills starting to corrod badley

Fail 9 Dec 2010 302,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leaks

front propshaft sliding joint badley worn

n/s and o/s floor pans and inner lower sills starting to corrod badley

Pass 30 Oct 2009 302,049 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body just starting to corrode all around lower body

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2009 302,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

body just starting to corrode all around lower body

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2008 302,049 miles

bonnet not secureing properley

engine gearbox and front axle swivel joints leaking oil

Fail 17 Sep 2008 302,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet not secureing properley

engine gearbox and front axle swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2007 302,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 302,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 302,029 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 302,029 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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A89 GAP is a 1984 Toyota Landcruiser in Cream with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 159,402 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A89 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A89 GAP is a 1984 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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