CarVerify

Free Car Check

M8 KUR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3378cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,474 mi
Last recorded77,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 KUR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,474 miles

front number plate deterioating.

play at nearside bush at steering rack.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,656 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear handbrake lever not 100% in movement.

steering rack bushes x3 have play in them.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,014 miles

nearside rear handbrake lever not 100% in movement.

steering rack bushes x3 have play in them.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,614 miles

nearside steering rack mounting rubber worn

rear most seats folded away when presented for test

Fail 14 Jan 2007 66,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside steering rack mounting rubber worn

rear most seats folded away when presented for test

Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,609 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,139 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M8 KUR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M8 KUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M8 KUR?

You can check the full history of M8 KUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M8 KUR registered?

M8 KUR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is M8 KUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 KUR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M8 KUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M8 KUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.