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R119 GMA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,775 mi
Last recorded146,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 146,775 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 145,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 143,437 miles

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

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

Rear axle in a rusted condition

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 143,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 143,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake has restricted free travel

Pass 10 Sep 2007 137,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 137,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

light corrosion forming throughout exhaust system

n/s/r tyre pressure seems low

rear washer jet not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Sep 2006 126,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 126,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper torn

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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R119 GMA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R119 GMA, 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 R119 GMA registered?

R119 GMA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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