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R509 KAB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,147 mi
Last recorded162,147 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 KAB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 162,147 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 162,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,253 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 157,248 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,854 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 133,807 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,754 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 126,752 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 117,964 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 117,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,414 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 101,401 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,278 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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R509 KAB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R509 KAB, 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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R509 KAB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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