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R381 XKR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,073 mi
Last recorded227,073 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 XKR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 227,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,099 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 192,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 192,257 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 175,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 166,115 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly towards the outside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 159,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 144,335 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack securing bushes

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 144,335 miles

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack securing bushes

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 132,214 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 132,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 117,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R381 XKR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R381 XKR, 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 R381 XKR registered?

R381 XKR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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