MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
nsf tyre side wal has curb damage
off road tyres fitted
osf seat belt fraying
osf tyre inner edge on limit
belongings in boot
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
brake fliuld level low
chassis corroded
exhaust middle box corroded
nsf brake pie corroded
nsf fglexi deterated
seats 6 and 7 not fitted at time of mot test
slight ply in nsr anti roll bar drop link
underside of car corroded
wiring loom runing over rear axle chaffing on anti roll bar
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
belongings in boot
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
brake fliuld level low
chassis corroded
exhaust middle box corroded
nsf brake pie corroded
nsf fglexi deterated
nsf tyre side wal has curb damage
off road tyres fitted
osf seat belt fraying
osf tyre inner edge on limit
plastic sill covers fitted
seats 6 and 7 not fitted at time of mot test
slight ply in nsr anti roll bar drop link
underside of car corroded
wiring loom runing over rear axle chaffing on anti roll bar
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R494 KSS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R494 KSS, 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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R494 KSS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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