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R420 TET

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 TET
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 124,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,928 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 68,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,759 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R420 TET is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R420 TET, 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 R420 TET registered?

R420 TET is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R420 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 TET shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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