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R755 KNW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 172,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill in centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 163,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear is cut on tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 163,098 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear is cut on tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 154,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 147,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 147,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 142,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 137,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 27 May 2010 131,322 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 131,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 123,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 115,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 115,645 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 108,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 99,079 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R755 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R755 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R755 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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