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R287 KJK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,527 mi
Last recorded135,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,527 miles

Central Lower Steering rack insecure bushes worn

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 135,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Steering rack insecure bushes worn

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 134,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 134,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Rear parking brake pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear, rear. ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Lower rubber couping (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and perished. 265/70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 129,592 miles

Both front Tyres perishing. 265/70x16

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear rear ()

steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,632 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,809 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 125,925 miles

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

damage to nearside front chassis leg

front lower arm suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition

movement in steering rack at mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2014 125,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 24 Dec 2012 124,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to nearside front chassis laeg

movement in steering rack at mounts

no rear most seats fitted in vehicle at time of test

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2012 124,128 miles

damage to nearside front chassis laeg

movement in steering rack at mounts

no rear most seats fitted in vehicle at time of test

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,938 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front chassis leg

no seats fitted in boot area seat belts not checked

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit at time of test

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2011 115,939 miles

accident damage to front and nearside front of vehicle

nearside front chassis damaged

rear tyres worn low

Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage to front and nearside front of vehicle

nearside front chassis damaged

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,762 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 110,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,234 miles

advanced corrosion in rear brake pipes to/from load sensing valve (recommend attention)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush to chassis very poor condition

rear seats (boot area) not fitted at time of test

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 19 Jan 2008 97,818 miles

BORDER LINE LEAK/DETERIORATION IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

advanced corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear valve above chassis

nearside front anti roll bar bush to chassis poor condition

steering rack mounting bushes poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2008 97,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BORDER LINE LEAK/DETERIORATION IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

advanced corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear valve above chassis

nearside front anti roll bar bush to chassis poor condition

steering rack mounting bushes poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 82,570 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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R287 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R287 KJK, 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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R287 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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