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R475 YRJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,249 mi
Last recorded191,249 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 191,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 186,101 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 186,101 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 178,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 178,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 172,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 172,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 167,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 167,113 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 152,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 152,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 137,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 125,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 125,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 114,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 104,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 104,390 miles

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

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

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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R475 YRJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R475 YRJ, 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 R475 YRJ registered?

R475 YRJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R475 YRJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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