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R355 FUA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 FUA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 124,933 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 120,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 114,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 110,018 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing on egdes

nearside front anti roll bar link in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2007 108,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 108,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,356 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 99,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear tyres low on edges

front anti roll bar bushes split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2005 88,793 miles

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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R355 FUA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R355 FUA, 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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What year was R355 FUA registered?

R355 FUA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R355 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 FUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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