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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
nearside hub seal slight leak front
sill damaged ,bumper damaged,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear bumpers damaged
Nearside Sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear lens damaged
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
all bumpers damaged
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear lens damaged
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
all bumpers damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front axle slight leak
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front axel slight leak
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front axel slight leak
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front drive shaft C clip missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake and clutch pedal rubbers split
parking brake lever travel
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working lamp damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front drive shaft C clip missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front mud guard melting on exhaust
brake and clutch pedal rubbers split
parking brake lever travel
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R283 GAP, 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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R283 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 October 1997.
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