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R548 BNW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,365 mi
Last recorded168,365 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 168,365 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses showing light surface cracks,

both front seat belts twisted.

front grille insecure,loose.

near side front bonnet scrached.

off side rear quarter bumper dented in.

off side rear quarter panel scratched.

rear number plate showing signs of deteriation,top right hand corner cracked.

steering wheel outter cover torn.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 168,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses showing light surface cracks,

both front seat belts twisted.

front grille insecure,loose.

near side front bonnet scrached.

off side rear quarter bumper dented in.

off side rear quarter panel scratched.

rear number plate showing signs of deteriation,top right hand corner cracked.

steering wheel outter cover torn.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 163,585 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

bulb inoperative in high level brake light x1

drvers seat belt slightly twisted

passenger front seat belt starting to fray

rear number plate slightly cracked/deteriorated

rear wiper torn

slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack mounting

slight scratches in windscreen

small stone chip in windscreen zone B not over 40mm

steering wheel cover worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 163,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear wiper torn

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

bulb inoperative in high level brake light x1

drvers seat belt slightly twisted

passenger front seat belt starting to fray

rear number plate slightly cracked/deteriorated

slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack mounting

slight scratches in windscreen

small stone chip in windscreen zone B not over 40mm

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 158,215 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 158,213 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 151,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 151,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 145,440 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 145,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 both rear shokers casson broken †2 all other brake pipes rusty at rear †3 slight play both front wheels †4

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

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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R548 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R548 BNW, 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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R548 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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