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R391 VNF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,500 mi
Last recorded152,500 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 VNF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 152,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 150,671 miles

Nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perishing slightly

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

Offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2010 150,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perishing slightly

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 141,273 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 141,222 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering rack mountings slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 133,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 104,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R391 VNF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R391 VNF, 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 R391 VNF registered?

R391 VNF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R391 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 VNF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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