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R470 YDA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 143,571 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 5 Apr 2023 136,731 miles

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

this vehicle would benefit a good waxoil in view of work already carried out on it.

Fail 25 Feb 2023 136,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 125,340 miles

all vehicle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,309 miles

Inspected all underbody best as possible due tobshultz

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy underseal underside

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy underseal underside

Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,588 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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R470 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R470 YDA, 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 R470 YDA registered?

R470 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R470 YDA safe to buy?

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