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R763 PKS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,397 mi
Last recorded117,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 PKS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,397 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter - rubber starting to perish

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter - rubber starting to perish

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,224 miles

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes are starting to split

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in nearside front steering rack

offside front steering rack joint badly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2012 111,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front droplink bushes are starting to split

fuel pipes heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack

very heavy corrosion underneath vehicle

offside front steering rack joint heavily worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 107,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 107,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S FRONT STERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT

steering rack bushes begining to become worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,200 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

O/S front Outer cv boot begining

Pass 28 May 2008 93,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 87,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,676 miles

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

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

ONE CABLE ADJUSTER FITTED TO HANDBRAKE CABLE

Pass 23 May 2006 82,810 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 82,810 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2005 81,488 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 81,488 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R763 PKS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R763 PKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R763 PKS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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