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R324 GKX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

370,179 mi
Last recorded370,179 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 GKX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 370,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 370,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 368,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 364,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop defective

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 359,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose but still performs for Mot

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 359,926 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose but still performs okay for MOT

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical sockets corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

front wipers smear

Pass 19 Jan 2018 348,992 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 348,713 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 334,002 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 334,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 309,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 294,531 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 294,531 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 284,132 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 284,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 269,235 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 253,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 253,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 234,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 213,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 182,883 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 182,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 156,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 103,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 103,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R324 GKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R324 GKX, 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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R324 GKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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