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G278 ARW

1990 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Toyota Landcruiser154,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 ARW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 128,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,843 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight brake judder on o/s/f brake

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,421 miles

Coolant leak

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

Offside and nearside front axle swivels have slight leak of grease

Fail 2 Mar 2010 127,421 miles

Coolant leak

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside and nearside front axle swivels have slight leak of grease

Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,777 miles

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

nearside rear lower body corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 126,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear lower body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,823 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 119,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 118,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 118,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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G278 ARW is a 1990 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 154,415 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 G278 ARW, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G278 ARW is a 1990 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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