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H21 GBH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,254 mi
Last recorded168,254 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 GBH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 168,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded at rear

Pass 9 Feb 2021 164,115 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 164,054 miles

Nearside Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Side rail/step missing but brackets dangerous to people (6.2.8 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,486 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 159,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides adjusted (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 159,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex split and holed due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber split and fuel contaminated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bar Front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking Engine area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 154,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 150,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 123,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,400 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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H21 GBH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H21 GBH, 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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What year was H21 GBH registered?

H21 GBH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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