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R128 BKW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,134 mi
Last recorded223,134 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 BKW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 223,134 miles

all under side of vehicle rusty

Front both sides tyres perished

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear torsion bar corroded

power steering pipes corroded in front of radiator

Pass 5 Jan 2016 220,087 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded and weeping oil

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 220,087 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

engine sump corroded and weeping oil

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 218,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sill at rear starting to corrode

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded in places but not holed

o/s front anti roll bar d block has slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2014 218,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both inner sill at rear starting to corrode

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded in places but not holed

o/s front anti roll bar d block has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2013 216,659 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes perished slightly both sides

mid section of exhaust both flange joints corroded

spare trye not securly mounted but unable to fall off

Pass 30 Nov 2012 212,682 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 9 Dec 2011 209,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 204,381 miles

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

under side of car rusty all over

Pass 3 Dec 2009 200,640 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 200,640 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 192,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 192,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 181,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

no seatbelts fitted to both rear folodaway seats not fitted as standard

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R128 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R128 BKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R128 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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