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R199 FWT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 FWT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,970 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,319 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 60,542 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R199 FWT 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 63.6%.

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 R199 FWT, 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 R199 FWT registered?

R199 FWT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R199 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 FWT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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