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M44 MEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,535 mi
Last recorded188,535 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 188,535 miles

front ball joint dust covers slightly perished

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements (20%)

fuel pipes forming rust

n/s front brake hose poor condition

o/s rear shock slight mist of oil

rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

steering rack rubbers slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2013 188,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front ball joint dust covers slightly perished

fuel pipes forming rust

n/s front brake hose poor condition

o/s rear shock slight mist of oil

rear anti roll bar d rubbers slight play

steering rack rubbers slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 185,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion forming on chassis/underside etc

offside rear handbrake reading low

steering rack rubber mounts worn/slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2012 185,123 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion forming on chassis/underside etc

offside rear handbrake reading low

steering rack rubber mounts worn/slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2010 170,833 miles

both front flexi brake hoses poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2009 169,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

general under body corrosion on chassis rails/rear diff/suspension components etc

slight play in offside front inner steering rack ball joint

some movment in steering rack rubber mounts (not excessive)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 169,103 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

general under body corrosion on chassis rails/rear diff/suspension components etc

slight play in offside front inner steering rack ball joint

some movment in steering rack rubber mounts (not excessive)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 163,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

slightly play in all steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 14 Nov 2006 158,594 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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M44 MEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M44 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M44 MEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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