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R647 GTN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,006 mi
Last recorded184,006 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 GTN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 184,006 miles

chassis corroded

engine/gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

headlight aim ajuster in dash fallen into dash unable to check to see if set to zero

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats in up postion

Fail 27 Sep 2007 184,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chassis corroded

engine/gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

headlight aim ajuster in dash fallen into dash unable to check to see if set to zero

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats in up postion

Pass 3 Oct 2006 154,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 154,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 142,863 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

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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R647 GTN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R647 GTN, 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 R647 GTN registered?

R647 GTN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R647 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 GTN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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