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E125 RON

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 RON
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 116,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mount to axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded s ill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,853 miles

general corrosion underside all over

Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake x3 (3.5.1k)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened axle tie bar carrier (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,119 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 22 Aug 2014 113,119 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

general corrosion underside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,053 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 111,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,744 miles

corrosion on chassis

mechanical box on rear diff broken

Fail 21 Aug 2012 108,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on chassis

mechanical box on rear diff broken

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,799 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres worn on edges some badly perished

near side rear brake disc corroded/pitted

off side rear brake disc heavily corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,640 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 83,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 83,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,850 miles

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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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E125 RON 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 58.8%.

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 E125 RON, 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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E125 RON is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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