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R35 AGX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

227,782 mi
Last recorded227,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AGX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 227,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 223,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 219,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 216,824 miles

Slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 30 Nov 2019 210,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 207,544 miles

rear axle corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2018 207,544 miles

rear axle corroding

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 207,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust system broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Shock absorbers bushes worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 201,778 miles

rear axle correded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 190,907 miles

sight leak from pas rack area

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2015 174,864 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 171,022 miles

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

slight leak from PAS rack area

Pass 18 May 2013 159,655 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

nearside rear tyre wearing low

number plate lamp dim

offside front tyre wearing low

slight PAS leak from rack area

Pass 28 Apr 2012 153,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 142,218 miles

slight exhaust blow

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2010 128,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 124,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 120,180 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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R35 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R35 AGX, 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 R35 AGX registered?

R35 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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