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R782 WWC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,036 mi
Last recorded163,036 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 WWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 163,036 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 180,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,965 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 153,011 miles

Rear Muffler rubber hanger splitting/perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,653 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-muffler corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,970 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 130,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 123,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 118,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 103,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 103,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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R782 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R782 WWC, 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 R782 WWC registered?

R782 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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