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R45 AAC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,014 mi
Last recorded192,014 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 AAC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 192,014 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 192,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 188,914 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 186,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 185,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 185,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 181,252 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 178,566 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 178,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 176,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 176,455 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 171,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 167,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 161,166 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 156,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 115,903 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 80,969 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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R45 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R45 AAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R45 AAC?

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What year was R45 AAC registered?

R45 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R45 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 AAC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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