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R155 CVS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,708 mi
Last recorded186,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 CVS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 186,708 miles

advise slight chip at windscreen

advise slight play o/side front steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2013 186,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise slight chip at windscreen

advise slight play o/side front steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2012 182,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 177,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 177,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 174,111 miles

advise o/side & n/side rear body mountings cacked & weak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 170,186 miles

slight dampness rear shock absorbers

Pass 23 Aug 2008 166,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 158,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 145,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 133,090 miles

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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R155 CVS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R155 CVS, 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 R155 CVS registered?

R155 CVS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R155 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 CVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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