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E492 RVF

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,396 mi
Last recorded158,396 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 RVF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 158,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 158,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step to access tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 155,150 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking /perishing. both sides

Front shock abosrber top rubber mounting cracking/perishing .both sides

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 155,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking /perishing. both sides

Front shock abosrber top rubber mounting cracking/perishing .both sides

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 146,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 146,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 143,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 141,251 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 141,129 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 141,092 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 141,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 140,993 miles

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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E492 RVF is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E492 RVF, 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 E492 RVF registered?

E492 RVF is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E492 RVF safe to buy?

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