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G499 VVX

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 130,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 125,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 108,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,949 miles

Front Wiper blades worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,045 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,413 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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G499 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G499 VVX, 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 G499 VVX registered?

G499 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G499 VVX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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