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MLZ 2443

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 2443
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 114,968 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion rear inner quarters

front brake pipe corroding

front pads wearing thin

steering spheres weeping

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,281 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,271 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 113,641 miles

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

front hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 111,020 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

brake fluid on back plate- no visible leak present

exhaust touching body at rear

freeplay present at steering wheel but not considered excessive

front anti roll link bushes worn and covered in oil, slight movement of anti- roll bar present but not considered excessive

lots of oil and dirt on brake hoses, underneath etc.

n/s mirror glass broken

one odd wheel nut on n/s/f

rear of rear arches corroded through but not a structural part of the body

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,101 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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MLZ 2443 is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,522 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 MLZ 2443, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLZ 2443 is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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