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R226 TBP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 TBP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 142,093 miles

underseal on underside

Pass 2 Jul 2022 141,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 116,521 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,019 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 105,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,388 miles

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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R226 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R226 TBP, 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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What year was R226 TBP registered?

R226 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R226 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 TBP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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