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R299 VEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,936 mi
Last recorded76,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 VEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear Across Axel Beam (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s Rear Wheel Arch Trim/Bumper Missing

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,672 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,384 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,977 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R299 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R299 VEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R299 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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