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R451 XHK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021
Pass 14 Jul 2020 238,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 237,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 236,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 234,105 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 232,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 232,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 231,997 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

slight underbody corrosion

suspension bushes perished

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 12 Apr 2014 220,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 220,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2013 211,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 211,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 199,426 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 16 Mar 2012 198,659 miles

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

steering rack clamp bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 182,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 170,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 159,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 159,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack mounting.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 155,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 149,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 138,659 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2005 125,326 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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R451 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R451 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

R451 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R451 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 XHK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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