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V279 KGX

1999 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser132,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 KGX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 125,987 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 107,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 106,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,617 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 103,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 98,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,449 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,638 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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V279 KGX is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 132,632 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 V279 KGX, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V279 KGX registered?

V279 KGX is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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