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EEW 896Y

1983 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Toyota Landcruiser134,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEW 896Y
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 83,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,411 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EEW 896Y is a 1983 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 134,502 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 EEW 896Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEW 896Y registered?

EEW 896Y is a 1983 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is EEW 896Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEW 896Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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