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R521 BNA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

289,771 mi
Last recorded289,771 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BNA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 289,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 280,847 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 280,847 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 270,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 258,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 240,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 222,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 202,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 182,755 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 163,856 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 163,856 miles

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

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 144,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 141,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 138,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 129,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 119,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 113,948 miles

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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R521 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R521 BNA, 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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What year was R521 BNA registered?

R521 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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