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J196 GFM

1992 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

308,277 mi
Last recorded308,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Landcruiser159,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 GFM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 308,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 306,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear panhard rod bushes have play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 302,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNDERBODY HAS HAD A PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED

Pass 21 Nov 2023 299,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 291,288 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub seal weeping grease

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 291,288 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub seal weeping grease

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 273,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 261,480 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 261,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 245,280 miles

protective coating applied

Pass 17 Aug 2018 235,207 miles

additional protective coating applied underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2017 218,754 miles

under body has an additional protective coating applied

Pass 19 Aug 2016 199,165 miles

NSF OSF TRACKROD END SPLIT PINS MISSING COUSTOMER ADVISES LOCK TIGHT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THREADS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

PROTECTIVE COATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO UNDERBODY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 199,165 miles

NSF OSF TRACKROD END SPLIT PINS MISSING COUSTOMER ADVISES LOCK TIGHT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THREADS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

PROTECTIVE COATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO UNDERBODY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 198,219 miles

fuel filler pipes in poor condition

fuel pipes in poor condition

possible leak at fuel tank

slight oil leak at engine

slight play at front wheel bearings

steering boot on front damper rod split and in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 198,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel filler pipes in poor condition

fuel pipes in poor condition

offside rear hand brake performance very poor

possible leak at fuel tank

slight oil leak at engine

slight play at front wheel bearings

steering boot on front damper rod split and in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2014 197,212 miles

fuel filler pipes leaking slightly and in very poor condition

fuel pipes in very poor condition

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

nearside front wheel bearing close to excess play

offside front bottom ball joint close to excess play

steering damper end boot split

Fail 4 Mar 2014 197,212 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings close to excess play

front brake discs in very poor condition

fuel filler pipes leaking slightly and in very poor condition

fuel pipes in very poor condition

offside front bottom ball joint close to excess play

steering damper end boot split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 193,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot on steering damper torn

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

parkbrake lever travel becoming excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2013 193,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot on steering damper torn

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

parkbrake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2012 187,967 miles

coolant leak at front

exhaust mount in poor condition exhaust hitting body

front brake discs in very poor condition

fuel filler pipes in very poor condition

leak at front power steering pipes

oil leak gear box

slight play at offside front bottom joint

steering damper arm track rod end boot burst

Fail 18 Jan 2012 187,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount in poor condition and exhaust hiiting body

fuel filler pipes in very poor condition and possible leak at tank

power steering leak on pipes at front of engine very close to becoming excess

steering damper arm track rod end boot torn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 183,644 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 183,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 180,746 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 180,746 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 174,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 174,839 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 163,472 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 163,472 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 153,352 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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J196 GFM is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 159,262 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 J196 GFM, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J196 GFM is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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