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MCY 248M

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 248M
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 156,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 156,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 151,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 142,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear seats occupied by child seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 25 Aug 2010 103,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear seats occupied by child seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,109 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes split but no play

both front tyres wearing on edge

both rear shocker bushes perishing

centre exhaust been welded and slight blow

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

tow bar been removed

Fail 5 Aug 2009 97,109 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes split but no play

both front tyres wearing on edge

both rear shocker bushes perishing

centre exhaust been welded and slight blow

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

tow bar been removed

Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,209 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 93,209 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,162 miles

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

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 Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,829 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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MCY 248M is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MCY 248M, 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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MCY 248M is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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