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DDY 222

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Lpg 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

163,375 mi
Last recorded163,375 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDY 222
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 163,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 161,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 158,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 157,173 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 157,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 141,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,719 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,213 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,140 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear hub cap missing

near side revers light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,545 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,288 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 58,596 miles

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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DDY 222 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DDY 222, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DDY 222?

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What year was DDY 222 registered?

DDY 222 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is DDY 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDY 222 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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