1992 · 32 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test173,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.5%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Horn: not working2.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  6. Washers: not working1.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Body & chassis9.0%
  4. Seat belts & airbags8.1%
  5. Suspension8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 77.5% of 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).