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E516 ERC

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 ERC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,263 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable u/j joint is worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,953 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise when rotating wheel

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front dipped beam comes on with sidelights

front hubs leaking slightly

slight uneven wear front tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,928 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front dipped beam comes on with sidelights

front hubs leaking slightly

slight uneven wear front tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2023 118,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed by front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres, tread worn slightly uneven

dip beam headlamps are on with side lights when ignition on, engine running,,

o/s and n/s front hub oil seals weeping

underside of vehicle, surface corrosion, body, chassis, suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,944 miles

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

surface corrosion on body and chassis and suspension components

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,919 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on body and chassis and suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,856 miles

surface corrosion on underside of body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 10 Sep 2021 113,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on underside of body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 110,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 107,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust coroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,307 miles

general general underbody surface corosion inc osr outersill

general surface corosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 96,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,525 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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E516 ERC is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 E516 ERC, 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 E516 ERC registered?

E516 ERC is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E516 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 ERC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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