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R241 BBW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,095 mi
Last recorded191,095 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 BBW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 191,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2022 191,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy ?

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 182,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 170,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front could not assess front brake pads.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Surface corrosion rear suspension area,underseal applied.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 165,427 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 165,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,564 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,497 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2017 134,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brakes in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,546 miles

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

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

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

handbrake linkage poor operation

rear brakes in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2016 131,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake linkage poor operation

rear brakes in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,130 miles

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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R241 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R241 BBW, 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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R241 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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