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G497 PCE

1990 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Landcruiser154,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 PCE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 130,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 129,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,996 miles

Rear rear prop u/j slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe's corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,176 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 122,606 miles

Rear parking brake just met the limit

Fail 5 May 2016 122,606 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,474 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,556 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,237 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing n/s/r spring bolt tuching tyer

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,708 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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G497 PCE is a 1990 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G497 PCE, 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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G497 PCE is a 1990 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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