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G287 VJN

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,799 mi
Last recorded193,799 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 VJN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 193,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 193,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 189,608 miles

O/S & N/S/F Hub seals slight oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 181,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 181,391 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 174,975 miles

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

Slight leak from both front tractor joints

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 174,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight leak from both front tractor joints

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 167,947 miles

Front to center exhaust clamps slightly corroded

Front to rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake slightly out of balance

Rear brakes slightly out of balance, nearside lower than offside

Pass 25 Mar 2008 160,827 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 160,827 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Mar 2007 156,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 154,501 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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G287 VJN is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G287 VJN, 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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G287 VJN is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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