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R678 PRM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,871 mi
Last recorded165,871 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 PRM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 165,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 156,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 154,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 146,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 135,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 124,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,568 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 116,568 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 107,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 95,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R678 PRM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R678 PRM, 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 R678 PRM registered?

R678 PRM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 PRM safe to buy?

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