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G173 VYL

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,905 mi
Last recorded186,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser154,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 VYL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 186,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full wheel arch area marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back body mount bush bad and metal surround corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very back bush bad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak ok at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak ok at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount corroded but ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight water leak

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2019 183,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 183,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 179,408 miles

Front prop shaft rear joint slight slack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front swivel joint bearings slight slack

both front swivel joint seals slight leak

rear joint front prop shaft slight slack

Fail 5 Aug 2018 179,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft rear joint slight slack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front swivel joint bearings slight slack

both front swivel joint seals slight leak

rear joint front prop shaft slight slack

Fail 28 Apr 2018 179,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

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

both front hubs oil leak

front prop shaft rear UJ worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 168,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 164,030 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 164,029 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 165,949 miles

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

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

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

offside front axle leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2014 162,589 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 162,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 157,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 154,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 150,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 150,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 150,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 149,493 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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G173 VYL is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G173 VYL, 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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G173 VYL is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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