MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Brake restricted free movement.in need of a service. (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
offside rack boot split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery insecure
centre stop lamp has a bulb not working
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads look low but unable to see properly with the wheels fitted
severe oil leak
unable to see front brake pads properly with the wheels fitted
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery insecure
centre stop lamp has a bulb not working
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads look low but unable to see properly with the wheels fitted
severe oil leak
unable to see front brake pads properly with the wheels fitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
both headlamp aims are at their highest level limit
centre stop lamp has a bulb not working
front tyres are worn on the edges
nearside headlamp is slightly insecure
offside front bottom ball joint boot is perished
offside front bottom ball joint boot is split
power steering rack damp
slight gearbox oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack bushes
undertray fitted to vehicle some parts not checked properly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R317 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R317 KAR, 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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R317 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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