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F29 VLJ

1988 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Landcruiser148,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,589 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 129,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all 4 springs will require changing 4 next test

front plate starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Jul 2006 123,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 123,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 123,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 117,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F29 VLJ is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F29 VLJ, 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 F29 VLJ registered?

F29 VLJ is a 1988 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F29 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F29 VLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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