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B18 LOS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

249,827 mi
Last recorded249,827 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LOS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 249,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 249,827 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 243,396 miles

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

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

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

knock on suspension when testing brakes

Fail 19 May 2009 243,394 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

knock on suspension when testing brakes

Pass 15 May 2008 221,807 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 200,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 200,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 179,296 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 178,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B18 LOS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 B18 LOS, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B18 LOS registered?

B18 LOS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B18 LOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LOS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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