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R705 GAG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,066 mi
Last recorded219,066 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 GAG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 219,066 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 219,065 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 218,695 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 206,747 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 206,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 196,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 184,181 miles

front to rear brake pipes to compensater valve starting to corode and o/s rear shock absorber slight leak but not yet loss of damping effect

Pass 12 Jul 2006 163,816 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 163,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R705 GAG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R705 GAG, 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 R705 GAG registered?

R705 GAG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R705 GAG safe to buy?

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