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R241 TBP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 TBP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,786 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

borderline play in nearside front wheel bearing

both front outer steering swivels damp

exhaust down pipe split and blowing slightly

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

oil leaks on engine

rear antiroll bar heavily corroded

strongly advise offside rear handbrake lever very stiff

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,108 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,685 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,064 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 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBP, 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 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R241 TBP safe to buy?

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