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R76 ABD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

279,219 mi
Last recorded279,219 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 279,219 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 279,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 267,502 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 267,453 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 254,085 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 253,296 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bad oil leak from turbo

Pass 17 Dec 2014 239,310 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 239,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 231,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 217,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 204,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 194,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 184,501 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 184,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 174,813 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 162,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2007 162,170 miles

hand brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2006 150,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 137,555 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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R76 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R76 ABD, 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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R76 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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