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R501 DBM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,030 mi
Last recorded170,030 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 DBM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 170,030 miles

lower effort nearside handbrake

offside rear brake disc heavly scored

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 170,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lower effort nearside handbrake

offside rear brake disc heavly scored

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 158,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front screen has a crack in near side unswept area

long hand brake travel

rear number plate water marked

Fail 5 Oct 2009 158,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front screen has a crack in near side unswept area

long hand brake travel

rear number plate water marked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 148,656 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 148,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 139,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r/ bumper wheel arch loose

Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,383 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 127,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn very close to limits

Pass 10 Oct 2005 116,774 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 116,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R501 DBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 DBM, 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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R501 DBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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