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E297 NVT

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,348 mi
Last recorded135,348 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser142,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE297 NVT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 135,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,345 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swiel joint greasy

undercar covered by underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,345 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swiel joint greasy

undercar covered by underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2021 134,357 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2006 129,540 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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E297 NVT is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 142,380 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 E297 NVT, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E297 NVT registered?

E297 NVT is a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E297 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E297 NVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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