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R794 BAY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Cream Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,135 mi
Last recorded159,135 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 159,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 154,128 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 147,524 miles

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 17 May 2010 147,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2009 139,957 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 139,957 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 129,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 129,263 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 110,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,325 miles

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

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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R794 BAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Cream with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R794 BAY, 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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R794 BAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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