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R498 PHH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,989 mi
Last recorded175,989 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 PHH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 175,989 miles

Drivers door check strap in-op

Hole in nearside inner sill outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake starting to binde

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

Offside rear brake starting to binde

Rear diff lock housing cracked

Steering rack bushes play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 171,506 miles

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2012 171,506 miles

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

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 168,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff lock mechanism bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2011 168,183 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff lock mechanism bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 159,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 152,449 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 152,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 139,483 miles

steering rack fixing bush worn, resulting in slight movement of the rack

Pass 19 Jul 2006 123,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 107,828 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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R498 PHH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R498 PHH, 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 R498 PHH registered?

R498 PHH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R498 PHH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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