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R148 VUX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,925 mi
Last recorded166,925 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 166,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 157,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 142,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 131,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 131,650 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,739 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,214 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear reversing light don't work

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,850 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R148 VUX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R148 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R148 VUX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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