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R451 UBT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,177 mi
Last recorded84,177 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 UBT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 84,177 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 2 May 2012 84,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 24 May 2011 83,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 83,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 81,595 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 81,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,643 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,961 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 72,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,659 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 66,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R451 UBT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R451 UBT, 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 R451 UBT registered?

R451 UBT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R451 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 UBT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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