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R2 SAJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,772 mi
Last recorded147,772 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SAJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 147,772 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Advise rear pads wearing low

Advise swivel joints damp

Advise tail pipe corroded borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 24 May 2011 147,768 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Advise rear pads wearing low

Advise swivel joints damp

Advise tail pipe corroded borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 21 May 2010 143,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 143,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 137,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel balls leaking grease

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2008 130,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 117,462 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 101,849 miles

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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R2 SAJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R2 SAJ, 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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What year was R2 SAJ registered?

R2 SAJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R2 SAJ safe to buy?

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