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R430 UCS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,486 mi
Last recorded201,486 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 UCS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 201,486 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear 3rd row seat missing; belt etc. not checked

Offside rear suspension spring assister adrift but contained within coil spring. May still function. Recommend repair

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Fail 2 Jan 2019 201,478 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement see seized pivot at nearside, rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested Vehicle smoke causing 'void' reading (two successive attempts). May exceed plated limits of 1:30 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested Interior height-controller missing (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake linkage does not return to 'off' position and has significantly low efficiency reading (1.1.15 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear 3rd row seat missing; belt etc. not checked

Offside rear suspension spring assister adrift but contained within coil spring. May still function. Recommend repair

Rear suspension bump-stops missing

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 191,349 miles

3rd row seats not fitted therefore belts not checked

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link top bush/es split

Nearside rear brake disc deteriorating

Parking brake lever travel borders on excessive (minimal reserve travel)

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 191,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear-most cross member behind bumper (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3rd row seats not fitted therefore belts not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link top bush/es split

Nearside rear brake disc deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever travel borders on excessive (minimal reserve travel)

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 182,776 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 182,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 174,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 174,852 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 170,641 miles

general corrosion

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 166,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 161,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 156,948 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 156,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 144,087 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 144,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 130,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 100,979 miles

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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R430 UCS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R430 UCS, 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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R430 UCS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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