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R79 ABD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,917 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,241 miles

front discs worn

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,485 miles

front discs worn

general corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,391 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chassis corroded at rear

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,164 miles

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

suspenion heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,113 miles

all front & rear suspension componants corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,109 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

all front & rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,065 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside

front discs slightly scorred

rear discs slightly scorred

steering rack has slight play on bushes

underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion on underside

front discs slightly scorred

rear discs slightly scorred

steering rack has slight play on bushes

underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,991 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on chasis

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,105 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,576 miles

front subframe/chasis surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,077 miles

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2008 103,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 94,238 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroding slightly throughout

fuel pipes corroded

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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R79 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R79 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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R79 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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