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K497 YCW

1992 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,826 mi
Last recorded220,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Toyota Landcruiser159,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 YCW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 220,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 219,923 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Nearside Front suspension axle seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 219,917 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Nearside Front suspension axle seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 218,138 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front axle oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 218,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front axle oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 218,120 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil leaks from front & rear drive shafts

Pass 11 Sep 2013 217,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 217,989 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 215,223 miles

Nearside front outer hub leaking oil - dripping onto tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2012 215,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front outer hub leaking oil - dripping onto tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 209,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Hub,Inner Oil Seal At Swivel Joint Has A Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 203,595 miles

N/S/F Hub,Inner Oil Seal At Swivel Joint Has A Slight Oil Leak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 198,055 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight Oil Leak At Rear Diff.

Slight Oil Leak From Front Diff At Diff Lock Area.

Slight Oil Leak From N/S/F Hub Inner Oil Seal.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 191,564 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

N/S/F Swivel Hub,Inner Oil Seal Leaking.

N/S/F Tyre,Wearing At Inside Edge Of Tread Area (265/75 R15 116T).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F Swivel Hub,Has A Slight Oil Leak.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 185,306 miles

N/S/F+O/S/F Hubs,Inner Oil Seal Has A Slight Leak.

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Wearing At Inside Edge And Small Splits,Close To The Cords.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 185,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Hub,Inner Oil Seal Has A Slight Leak.

O/S/R Tyre,Wearing At Inside Edge Of tread And Small Splits,Close To Cords.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 178,322 miles

some oil leaking from offside tracktion joint not effecting brakes ext.

Fail 2 Jun 2006 178,320 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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K497 YCW is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K497 YCW, 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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K497 YCW is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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