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R799 TKX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,856 mi
Last recorded162,856 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 TKX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 162,856 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 162,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 161,457 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 161,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 160,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 160,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged cut in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,691 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,684 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 148,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link bush perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link bush perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,558 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2012 136,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 129,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 129,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 127,121 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,467 miles

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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R799 TKX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R799 TKX, 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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What year was R799 TKX registered?

R799 TKX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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