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R642 FKN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

310,691 mi
Last recorded310,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 310,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 278,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 248,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 202,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 201,461 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 161,292 miles

bumper insecure

middle exhaust system corroded and has a slight leak could snap off

speedometer not illuminated

stuck on four-wheel drive

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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R642 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R642 FKN, 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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R642 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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