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G161 ELB

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser154,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 ELB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 152,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 150,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 147,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 143,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion near body mount

Offside Rear corrosion near body mount(2nd mount from rear)

Offside Rear hand brake effort poor but efficiency met for decelerometer test

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 143,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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G161 ELB is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 154,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G161 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G161 ELB registered?

G161 ELB is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G161 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 ELB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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