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R720 HGJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,910 mi
Last recorded155,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 155,910 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 155,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 103,684 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake on limit 16%.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,684 miles

handbrake on limit 16%.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 80,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,340 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 74,089 miles

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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R720 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R720 HGJ, 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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R720 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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