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E239 HCG

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

308,675 mi
Last recorded308,675 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 308,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 306,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 294,529 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 294,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 284,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 278,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 271,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 264,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 259,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 256,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 246,404 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 246,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 238,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 229,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 229,799 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 225,579 miles

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f swivel joint oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2012 225,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f swivel joint oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 200,576 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 200,578 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 200,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front diff oil seal leaking

rear diff bearing at propshaft joint noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2010 179,339 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 179,339 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 164,806 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight seepage around Transfer Box.

Slight seepage around front Differential.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 164,806 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight seepage around Transfer Box.

Slight seepage around front Differential.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 141,577 miles

no number plates fitted. when they are fitted spare tyre will cover number plate

Fail 6 Aug 2008 141,577 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

no number plates fitted. when they are fitted spare tyre will cover number plate

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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E239 HCG is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 148,234 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 E239 HCG, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E239 HCG registered?

E239 HCG is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E239 HCG safe to buy?

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