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R174 EYJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,452 mi
Last recorded140,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 140,452 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished

movement detected at steering rack mounts not considered to be excessive

offside front shock absorber leaking fluid not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria. just meets the pass standard

Pass 25 Aug 2009 135,863 miles

Front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Hand brake travel high.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear most seat belts not tested.

Slight damage/rip on off side front seat.

Slight play on steering rack mountings.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 129,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 124,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 124,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 114,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2006 114,016 miles

slight wear in steering rack bushes

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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R174 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R174 EYJ, 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 R174 EYJ registered?

R174 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R174 EYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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