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R690 BKW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 BKW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 110,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,960 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front hub seals damp with grease

various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,837 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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R690 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R690 BKW, 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 R690 BKW registered?

R690 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R690 BKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 BKW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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