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F230 LJA

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,274 mi
Last recorded152,274 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 152,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front wings / wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches / body / offside rear floor pan

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 150,652 miles

boot lid rusty

both rear body mounts rusty---fuel pipes rusty---nsf scuttle rusty---long hand brake travel---front edge of drivers/passengers front doors rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2008 150,652 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot lid rusty

both rear body mounts rusty---fuel pipes rusty---nsf scuttle rusty---long hand brake travel---front edge of drivers/passengers front doors rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 147,682 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

nearside rear leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

offside front leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

offside rear leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

Fail 20 Feb 2007 147,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front leafspring grease dust covers perrished

nearside rear leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

offside front leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

offside rear leaf spring grease dust covers perrished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 143,920 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 143,920 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both fuel pipes and brake pipes at rear corroded also hose ferrals poor condition / rear spring hanger on offside rear contaminated with diesel fuel...

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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F230 LJA is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 147,420 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 F230 LJA, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F230 LJA is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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