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L488 YCV

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

White Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

352,331 mi
Last recorded352,331 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 352,331 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 351,154 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension components corroded, shock, coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 351,154 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension components corroded, shock, coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 349,032 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 341,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 318,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at Y join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded, not structural

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded, not structural

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 318,011 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at Y join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded, not structural

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm bald outer edge, minor perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded, not structural

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm bald outer edge, minor perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm minor perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 305,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 305,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 286,873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 276,260 miles

Nearside Rear “Helper” spring missing

Offside Front Axle/hub slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear “Helper” spring broken

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 10 Oct 2018 276,260 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear “Helper” spring missing

Offside Front Axle/hub slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear “Helper” spring broken

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Oct 2017 270,984 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 270,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from front axle

Pass 15 Sep 2016 249,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 230,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen cracked,but not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Sep 2015 230,969 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen cracked,but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Sep 2014 209,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn in the outside edge

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2013 190,565 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside tyre misshapen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 165,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 151,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 119,681 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L488 YCV is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 164,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L488 YCV, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L488 YCV is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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