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R743 TKW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,480 mi
Last recorded226,480 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 TKW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 226,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 219,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 219,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 208,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 204,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 201,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 201,809 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 195,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 183,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 169,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 153,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 139,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 118,851 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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R743 TKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R743 TKW, 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 R743 TKW registered?

R743 TKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R743 TKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 TKW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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