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G989 JHL

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 JHL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 180,401 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

diesel smoke readings only just within limits

Fail 27 Jul 2010 180,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 174,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 168,252 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 168,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 161,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 158,104 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished and splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2006 157,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 148,042 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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G989 JHL is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G989 JHL, 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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G989 JHL is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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