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R404 ADU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,424 mi
Last recorded189,424 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 ADU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 189,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 178,914 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 178,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 167,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 159,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 159,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 147,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 147,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2005 134,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R404 ADU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R404 ADU, 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 R404 ADU registered?

R404 ADU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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