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R197 DGY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,505 mi
Last recorded162,505 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 162,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 161,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 161,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 145,225 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 145,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 141,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 131,060 miles

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

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

advise slight movement on steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,652 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 121,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 110,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 96,767 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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R197 DGY 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 72.7%.

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 R197 DGY, 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 R197 DGY registered?

R197 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R197 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 DGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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