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R109 ECG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

277,539 mi
Last recorded277,539 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 277,539 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 277,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 268,331 miles

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

front reg plate slightly cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 259,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 238,050 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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R109 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R109 ECG, 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 R109 ECG registered?

R109 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R109 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 ECG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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