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BAZ 2279

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2279
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 102,232 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,914 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Front to rear wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower spring unit mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose Bolt totaly missing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,828 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 55,824 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,334 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 52,264 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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BAZ 2279 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAZ 2279, 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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BAZ 2279 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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