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R241 EGU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2014 183,000 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 158,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 126,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 126,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s wiper worn & splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,943 miles

offside front swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,534 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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R241 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R241 EGU, 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 R241 EGU registered?

R241 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R241 EGU safe to buy?

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