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L90 TLC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,142 mi
Last recorded155,142 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TLC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 155,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 155,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 150,018 miles

Towbar plug and wiring not fitted at the of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windsreen swept area slightl tinted but not obscurting drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear brake pads not fully inspected because is coverd

o/s/f wiper is slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2010 139,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 139,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 134,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 131,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 128,122 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 123,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 123,752 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 117,527 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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L90 TLC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L90 TLC, 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 L90 TLC registered?

L90 TLC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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