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R246 GAT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 GAT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 132,252 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wing front arches corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills weakened (2.4.A.3)

ball joint boots deteriorated- both rear springs corroded- both front suspension arms corroded

full under body has corrosion- both chassis legs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 132,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked trailing arm rod separated from the axle (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg corroded near to the exhaust at the rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wing front arches corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills weakened (2.4.A.3)

ball joint boots deteriorated- both rear springs corroded- both front suspension arms corroded

full under body has corrosion- both chassis legs corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 128,484 miles

Full enderbody has slight corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 122,621 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,621 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,875 miles

front brake discs are wearing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 95,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,927 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,758 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack slightly loose

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,248 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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R246 GAT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R246 GAT, 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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R246 GAT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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