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R183 KWR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

207,025 mi
Last recorded207,025 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 207,025 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust mount broken

headlamps on lower limit

n/s/f bump stop missing

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 206,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust mount broken

headlamps on lower limit

n/s/f bump stop missing

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2016 206,922 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in half (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

muddy underneath

Pass 2 Apr 2014 203,674 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread pattern

suspect fuel neck leaking when filling?

Fail 31 Mar 2014 203,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread pattern

suspect fuel neck leaking when filling?

Pass 8 Apr 2013 196,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front stub axle leaking slighty

Fail 8 Apr 2013 196,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front stub axle leaking slighty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 193,027 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

power steering pump noisy

stub axles leaking slighty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 187,287 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 187,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S rear shocker cover corroded ,PLAY N/S F wheel bearing

Rear Reg plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Sep 2010 175,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 163,092 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 162,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 147,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 138,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2006 130,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 126,475 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 126,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R183 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R183 KWR, 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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R183 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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