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G279 VHU

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,918 mi
Last recorded180,918 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 VHU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 180,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 178,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 170,890 miles

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 165,381 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 165,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 155,768 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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G279 VHU is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G279 VHU, 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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What year was G279 VHU registered?

G279 VHU is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G279 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 VHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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