MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,310 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewall
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)
srs light does not illuminate
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing to sidewall
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing on sidewalls
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracking in between tread blocks.
Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust blowing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing cracking/perishing on sidewalls
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracking in between tread blocks.
Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)
front propeller shaft universal joint (rear) in dangerous condition.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front swivel housings o/s n/s corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
front swivel housings o/s n/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s n/s front swivel housings slight leaks from seals
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s n/s front swivels slight leak from seals
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside front wheel bearing play
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
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R778 TKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R778 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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R778 TKW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 1997.
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