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R256 UOD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Lpg 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,858 mi
Last recorded172,858 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 172,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal has slight leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 170,884 miles

LPG tank corroding

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 12 Nov 2016 170,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to centre exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering rack insecure due rubber mounts being detiriated (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 167,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 163,798 miles

oil leak from nearside hub seal

Pass 2 Nov 2013 159,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 154,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 146,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 136,942 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 136,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 127,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 127,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 118,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 118,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 111,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 111,737 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 103,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 102,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar bushes starting to splitt..

Rear wiper splitt..

Slight knock in steerinr rack..

Stone chip in windscreen..

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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R256 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,378cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R256 UOD, 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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R256 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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