MOT Status
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203,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s front to rear metel brake pipes rusty
o/s/f tractor joint dry and rusty
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s front to rear metel brake pipes rusty
o/s/f tractor joint dry and rusty
Bonnet safety catch starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R438 TET is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 R438 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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How do I check the history of R438 TET?
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What year was R438 TET registered?
R438 TET is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R438 TET safe to buy?
The MOT history for R438 TET shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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