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R589 UWA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,125 mi
Last recorded242,125 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 UWA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 242,125 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f metal heater pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 234,678 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2012 225,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 225,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 218,676 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 218,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 208,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 197,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 184,036 miles

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

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 172,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 164,843 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 164,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber damp.

n/s steerin g rack mounting slight wear.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R589 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R589 UWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R589 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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