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R703 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,543 mi
Last recorded146,543 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 146,543 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 146,543 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 144,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 142,141 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 142,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 137,435 miles

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

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

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2009 137,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2008 131,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 131,614 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 102,130 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 102,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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R703 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R703 FFG, 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 R703 FFG registered?

R703 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R703 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 FFG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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