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G511 VGD

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,223 mi
Last recorded158,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 VGD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 158,223 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 28 Jun 2007 158,223 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

SMALL CHIP IN O/S/FRONT WIND SCREEN WITHIN LIMIT

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF VERY HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 16 Mar 2007 155,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads becoming low

front hub seal leaking very badly soon will contaminate front brakes

Fail 8 Nov 2006 151,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2005 144,508 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 144,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT+OFF SIDE FRONT INNER HUB SEAL'S LEAKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G511 VGD is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G511 VGD, 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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G511 VGD is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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