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R612 BHU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,222 mi
Last recorded171,222 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 BHU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 171,222 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 171,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 170,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 157,768 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 157,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 156,918 miles

ELECTICAL TOWING SOCKET DAMAGED

EXHAUST LEAK TO FLEXIBLE UNDER O/S/F WING

N/S/R LAMP LENSE DAMAGED - TEMPORY REPAIR

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH DAMAGED

SURFACE CORROSION FLOOR AND CHASSIS PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Jan 2011 156,461 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 156,461 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 3 Feb 2010 150,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 150,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 145,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 138,534 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 138,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 131,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 131,667 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

offside outer hub seal slight leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 120,062 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 120,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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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R612 BHU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R612 BHU, 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 R612 BHU registered?

R612 BHU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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