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R233 KNW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,216 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 114,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 10,635 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,348 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 94,092 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,360 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F swivel housing oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R233 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R233 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R233 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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