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R173 EOX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,159 mi
Last recorded197,159 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 EOX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 197,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 196,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 196,920 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 195,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear tailgate light has a crack

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 193,829 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 191,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 185,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightley.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 185,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightley.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 182,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2013 182,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2012 178,468 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 178,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 171,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 169,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 169,882 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 157,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 149,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 143,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 137,411 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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R173 EOX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R173 EOX, 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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R173 EOX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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