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R705 WOJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

296,096 mi
Last recorded296,096 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 WOJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 296,096 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front drop link rubber perrished, but not allowing free play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 296,096 miles

Oil leak

nearside front drop link rubber perrished, but not allowing free play

Pass 19 Mar 2014 286,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 282,671 miles

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

oil leak

timming belt light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 282,671 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

timming belt light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 271,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 271,830 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 263,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 256,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 240,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 240,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 220,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 197,037 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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R705 WOJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser 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 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 R705 WOJ, 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 R705 WOJ registered?

R705 WOJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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