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R742 RDC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,743 mi
Last recorded179,743 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 RDC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 179,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 179,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 162,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 158,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 154,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 154,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 148,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 141,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,418 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 128,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 98,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 87,015 miles

osr reverse lamp in/op

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osr reverse lamp in/op

Pass 14 Jul 2005 78,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R742 RDC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R742 RDC, 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 R742 RDC registered?

R742 RDC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R742 RDC safe to buy?

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