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R272 XWE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,567 mi
Last recorded204,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 XWE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 204,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 200,552 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 196,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated but no ply or cords exposed

oil leak on front axle and front pinion seal

parking brake only just met minimum mot standards

rear seats folded away not allowing full inspection of all rear seatbelts

Pass 8 Mar 2011 187,667 miles

oil leak on front differential

Fail 8 Mar 2011 187,667 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak on front differential

Pass 17 Mar 2010 179,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 171,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 171,712 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 164,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 161,275 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F SWIVEL BALLS HAVE SLIGHT PITTING

Pass 10 Feb 2006 154,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 154,443 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT AXEL SWIVEL HOUSING SEALS LEAKING

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

N/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKING

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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R272 XWE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R272 XWE, 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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R272 XWE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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