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R130 SWE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 SWE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,579 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 104,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 71,316 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 71,310 miles

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

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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R130 SWE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R130 SWE, 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 R130 SWE registered?

R130 SWE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R130 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 SWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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