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R152 SWE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,723 mi
Last recorded172,723 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 SWE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 172,723 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to valve at nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight has stone chip damage

Fail 27 Jul 2016 172,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to valve at nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlight has stone chip damage

Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,700 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank been repaired fuel low for test hard to tell true condion

Fail 21 Aug 2015 169,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank been repaired fuel low for test hard to tell true condion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 159,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 159,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 155,007 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 148,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 140,598 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 131,898 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 131,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 122,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 111,667 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 111,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly displaced

Pass 9 Aug 2007 100,136 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,501 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

offside front headlight has a small hole in it

offside rear brake disc is deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

offside front headlight has a hole in it

offside rear brake discs is deteriorated

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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R152 SWE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R152 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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R152 SWE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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