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R302 VEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 VEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 134,459 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,496 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,496 miles

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,231 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 97,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,921 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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R302 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R302 VEC, 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 R302 VEC registered?

R302 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R302 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 VEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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