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R729 SVM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 SVM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 166,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 112,257 miles

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

steering rack rubber mountings heavily worn

Fail 11 Feb 2009 112,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

steering rack rubber mountings heavily worn

Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,524 miles

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

long handbrake travel (offside h/brake mechanism parcially siezed on backplate)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 90,220 miles

Rearmost seats folded and items on floor.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,523 miles

mvement in steering rack mounts † †movement inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mvement in steering rack mounts † †movement inner steering rack joints

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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R729 SVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R729 SVM, 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 R729 SVM registered?

R729 SVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R729 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 SVM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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