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R116 ABT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,554 mi
Last recorded139,554 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ABT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 139,554 miles

7 pin socket faulty

both rear seat belt buckles twisted on web

brake pipes to n/s/r load valve near coil spring may have slight corrosion

bull bar loose

handbrake lever long travel

heater pipes on o/s chass corrosion

n/s/r seat belt web slight damage

rubber mounts for steering rack deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2012 139,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

7 pin socket faulty

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear seat belt buckles twisted on web

brake pipes to n/s/r load valve near coil spring may have slight corrosion

bull bar loose

handbrake lever long travel

heater pipes on o/s chass corrosion

n/s/r seat belt web slight damage

rubber mounts for steering rack deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front crash bar bit loose

handbrake levers at rear not fully returning

horn sounds bit harsh

power steering pipes slight corrosion

steering rack rubber mounts slight wear

Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front crash bar bit loose

handbrake levers at rear not fully returning

horn sounds bit harsh

power steering pipes slight corrosion

steering rack rubber mounts slight wear

Pass 1 Sep 2010 128,178 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f seat belt damaged

n/s/r seat belt damaged

o/s/f seat belt damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,166 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f seat belt damaged

n/s/r seat belt damaged

o/s/f seat belt damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2009 123,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 123,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 122,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 114,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,913 miles

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

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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R116 ABT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R116 ABT, 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 R116 ABT registered?

R116 ABT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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