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R511 AKP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

246,490 mi
Last recorded246,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 AKP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 246,490 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x1 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split holed & leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 242,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 242,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 236,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 231,345 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 231,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 226,076 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 225,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 221,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 221,994 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 216,547 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 216,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 200,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 184,865 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 184,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 177,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 157,124 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 136,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 123,203 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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R511 AKP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R511 AKP, 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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R511 AKP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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