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B4 HVJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,636 mi
Last recorded139,636 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 139,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 125,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 112,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,367 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and is on 2mm

Fail 17 Oct 2006 54,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and is on 2mm

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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B4 HVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 HVJ, 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 B4 HVJ registered?

B4 HVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is B4 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 HVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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