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E965 BRB

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,840 mi
Last recorded224,840 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE965 BRB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 224,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2025 223,031 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2024 221,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 221,505 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 219,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2022 217,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 215,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 213,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 211,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 211,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 210,901 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 208,515 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 208,408 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E965 BRB is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E965 BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E965 BRB registered?

E965 BRB is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E965 BRB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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