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GAZ 8489

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8489
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 137,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 137,552 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 137,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 134,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 132,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 107,397 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,358 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 102,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 96,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,060 miles

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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GAZ 8489 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAZ 8489, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 8489 registered?

GAZ 8489 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is GAZ 8489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 8489 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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