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R456 KAM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KAM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,399 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on

Middle exhaust blowing slightly

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,961 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,850 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R456 KAM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 KAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R456 KAM registered?

R456 KAM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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