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R229 GGJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,790 mi
Last recorded169,790 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 GGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 169,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear shock dust covered damaged

rear reg bulb lens missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 160,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steer rack has movement

Pass 18 Nov 2010 152,505 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate delaminating

rear number plate cracked

unable to test rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 152,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear indicator lamp slightly damaged

unable to check rear seatbelts baby seats fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 144,310 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 144,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak from automatic transmission sump

perishing on front flexi hoses

Fail 26 Nov 2008 135,511 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 135,511 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2007 125,126 miles

drivers seat belt slighty frayed

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 113,438 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 113,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 101,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,033 miles

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

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

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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R229 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R229 GGJ, 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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R229 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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