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R331 DGH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,996 mi
Last recorded156,996 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 DGH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 156,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 151,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 147,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 143,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 143,087 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight corrosion of rear crossmember

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,466 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2009 137,466 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 133,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 133,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slack in steering rack just within 13mm freeplay

Pass 9 May 2007 126,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 126,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 121,603 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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R331 DGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 R331 DGH, 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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R331 DGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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