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KAB 188T

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

219,021 mi
Last recorded219,021 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 188T
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 219,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 215,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 208,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 203,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 196,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 188,339 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 188,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 180,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 171,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 156,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 149,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corosion under body.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,482 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,482 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offisde front steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,984 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 119,984 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 113,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,513 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 95,513 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KAB 188T is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KAB 188T, 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 KAB 188T registered?

KAB 188T is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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