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R185 KWR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,254 mi
Last recorded196,254 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 196,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 196,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 184,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 172,020 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 172,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 161,073 miles

wear front disc

wet and slushy

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering rack bushes worn o.k for test

Fail 3 Dec 2008 136,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering rack bushes worn o.k for test

Pass 30 Nov 2007 120,642 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front stearing rack rubber small play

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,024 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear seats removed . unable to check seat belts as buckles missing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R185 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R185 KWR, 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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R185 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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