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R275 XDT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,568 mi
Last recorded241,568 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 XDT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 241,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 226,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 216,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 200,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 191,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 191,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 180,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 170,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 159,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 148,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 148,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 135,802 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 18,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,555 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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R275 XDT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R275 XDT, 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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What year was R275 XDT registered?

R275 XDT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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