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R59 BNC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,938 mi
Last recorded194,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 BNC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 194,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 194,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 183,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

only stop lights work through tow bar socket

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Jun 2012 183,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

only stop lights work through tow bar socket

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2011 175,630 miles

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

offside rear seatblet frayed

Fail 11 Jun 2011 175,630 miles

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

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

offside rear seatblet frayed

Pass 15 Jun 2010 164,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 135,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 135,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 128,890 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 128,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 117,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 117,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R59 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R59 BNC, 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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R59 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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