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R259 GJL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Lpg 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,674 mi
Last recorded204,674 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 GJL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 204,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing detteriating

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 197,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 189,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 182,518 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 177,686 miles

Both front spheres weeping

Pass 13 Dec 2011 167,310 miles

Both front suspension spheres weeping

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 158,904 miles

Both front spheres leaking slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2010 158,904 miles

Both front spheres leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 150,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 144,408 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 144,391 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 135,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 121,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 105,267 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R259 GJL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 GJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R259 GJL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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