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A10 GVM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,596 mi
Last recorded194,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GVM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 194,596 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 185,755 miles

CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Fail 21 Dec 2021 185,755 miles

CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 178,922 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 178,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 173,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 173,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 167,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 160,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 154,059 miles

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 17 Dec 2015 150,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 148,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 139,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,278 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 95,743 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to split

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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A10 GVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 GVM, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 GVM registered?

A10 GVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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