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R227 JKO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,052 mi
Last recorded154,052 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 JKO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,052 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis covered with sealant, unable to assess.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 154,052 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis covered with sealant, unable to assess.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded All springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,152 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,159 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted to rear unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,441 miles

Oil leak

slight misting of fuel around injectors

Fail 24 Sep 2011 107,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 107,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,048 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,033 miles

all four tyres poor condition starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,773 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 77,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

r/n/s tyre wearing inside edge

r/o/s tyre wearing outside edge

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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R227 JKO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R227 JKO, 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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R227 JKO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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