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R707 BGY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

208,662 mi
Last recorded208,662 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 208,662 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 208,662 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 208,328 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2022 206,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

general under vehicle corrosion

unable to check rear most seat belts due to boot load

Fail 7 Jan 2022 206,211 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

general under vehicle corrosion

unable to check rear most seat belts due to boot load

Pass 21 Dec 2020 203,342 miles

Boot Full

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake just meets requirements

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front spot light inop

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 199,583 miles

Front tow hitch protruding from bumper.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 199,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front tow hitch protruding from bumper.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 196,646 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 196,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 191,437 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 191,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 265/70 R16 112H (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 185,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,669 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 166,750 miles

crack in windscreen and spa tyre flat

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 129,473 miles

all shock absorbers slighty weak.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 117,060 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 94,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 91,611 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R707 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R707 BGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R707 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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