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R678 KGG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,386 mi
Last recorded148,386 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 KGG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 148,386 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes corroded but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 147,082 miles

Rear rear bump stops insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear bump stops insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2016 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,772 miles

offside and nearside repairs on floor unable to be checked properly due t being covered in silicone

Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,730 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking under bonnet at bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

offside and nearside repairs on floor unable to be checked properly due t being covered in silicone

Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 155,029 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 132,032 miles

Coolant leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 132,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 127,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 127,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front and offside front wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,875 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 119,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 114,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 108,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 108,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 102,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 102,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,072 miles

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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R678 KGG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R678 KGG, 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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R678 KGG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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