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R704 WWC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,935 mi
Last recorded167,935 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 WWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 167,935 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 167,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 158,823 miles

nearside rear wheel arch loose

rear number plate

windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2011 158,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel arch loose

rear number plate

windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 150,877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 150,877 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,630 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 142,630 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 120,810 miles

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

windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 111,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 111,704 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake pads

windscreen

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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R704 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R704 WWC, 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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R704 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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