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G493 KKY

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,403 mi
Last recorded134,403 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 KKY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 134,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 134,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 133,509 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 120,884 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON O/S REAR SILL

Fail 22 Aug 2006

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

o/s.side step insecure..

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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G493 KKY is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G493 KKY, 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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G493 KKY is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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