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R704 UEY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,902 mi
Last recorded248,902 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 UEY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 248,902 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 248,902 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 240,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 240,291 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 231,044 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 231,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 219,863 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 219,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 216,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 216,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 216,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 201,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 187,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 187,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R704 UEY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R704 UEY, 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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What year was R704 UEY registered?

R704 UEY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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