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R679 KPE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,508 mi
Last recorded235,508 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 235,508 miles

brake fluid dirty , advise flush & brake inspection....

brake pads not visable....

front anti roll bar front bushes worn , advise replacements...

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s/r tyre tread getting low....

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn , advise replacements....

wipers smear...

Pass 15 Sep 2007 216,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 216,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn....

front brake discs worn....

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar front bushes worn...

n/s/r shock absorber top bushes worn....

play in n/s/f hub..

wipers smear...

Pass 9 Oct 2006 195,972 miles

exhaust front pipe poor condition repaired many times

Pass 20 Sep 2005 172,334 miles

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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R679 KPE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R679 KPE, 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 R679 KPE registered?

R679 KPE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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