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G186 VYJ

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,165 mi
Last recorded170,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 170,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 169,953 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 161,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 161,817 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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G186 VYJ is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,522 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 G186 VYJ, 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 37 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 G186 VYJ registered?

G186 VYJ is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G186 VYJ safe to buy?

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