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F496 XAJ

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,860 mi
Last recorded200,860 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 200,860 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 200,860 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 200,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 200,052 miles

both rear mounts behind rear wheels corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

n/s/r anti roll bar d bush very worn

Fail 13 May 2013 200,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear mounts behind rear wheels corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

n/s/r anti roll bar d bush very worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 200,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S front hub seal leaking

N/S rear anti roll bar D bush very worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear body mounts behind rear wheels corroded (marked)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 192,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 183,584 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 176,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 168,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 162,850 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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F496 XAJ is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F496 XAJ, 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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F496 XAJ is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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