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R552 EAP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,806 mi
Last recorded188,806 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 188,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake near to no reserve

Pass 6 Mar 2015 188,806 miles

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

SRS warning lamp not illuminating.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 188,806 miles

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

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

SRS warning lamp not illuminating.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 188,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 186,198 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 181,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 175,183 miles

Rear nearside tyre's cracking.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 175,183 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear nearside tyre's cracking.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 159,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 159,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 143,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 112,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust clamp to bell housing corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,219 miles

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

exhaust clamp to bell housing corroding

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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R552 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R552 EAP, 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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R552 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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