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R698 MAB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 169,816 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cuts

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 169,816 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cuts

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 164,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 164,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 159,516 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 159,514 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 155,100 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 155,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 148,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 145,688 miles

advise both front & rear no.plates in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 140,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 135,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 135,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 128,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 128,357 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R698 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R698 MAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R698 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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