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H288 VLG

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,266 mi
Last recorded190,266 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser154,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 VLG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 190,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

wipers slow

Pass 2 Aug 2021 187,475 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 187,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 185,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 185,782 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 180,160 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 180,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on brake bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 176,700 miles

o/s handbrake slightly low on efficency

tow bar electrics cover missing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 176,700 miles

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

o/s handbrake slightly low on efficency

tow bar electrics cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 170,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 159,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust clamps missing but secure

n/s/f bumper end cap missing but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 149,708 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 149,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2010 126,540 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 126,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 111,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 107,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 99,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 99,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H288 VLG is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 154,255 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 H288 VLG, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H288 VLG is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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