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H597 BOT

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser154,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 BOT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 66,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR brake bind

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,786 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Several areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower fixing missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Several areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,957 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,476 miles

265/70r15

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear seat belt stork cover damaged

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,476 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

265/70r15

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear seat belt stork cover damaged

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,532 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,418 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc,s slightly pitted

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc,s slightly pitted

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,238 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 34,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,509 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 29,853 miles

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

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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H597 BOT is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 154,255 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 H597 BOT, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H597 BOT is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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