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R35 VRJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 165,753 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 165,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 155,992 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 155,992 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 150,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s washer jet poor flow

advise slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2006 150,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise n/s washer jet poor flow

advise slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2006
Fail 2 Feb 2006 143,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R35 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

R35 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R35 VRJ safe to buy?

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