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R839 DNP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,614 mi
Last recorded227,614 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 DNP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 227,614 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

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

offside rear lamp unit held losely

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 227,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack bush's have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2014 215,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tie bar bush unbonding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 200,152 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 192,258 miles

both front brakes slightly juddering

engine seems smokey

fuel pipes corroding in areas

nearside rear coil springs corroding in areas

play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2012 192,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brakes slightly juddering

engine seems smokey

fuel pipes corroding in areas

nearside rear coil springs corroding in areas

play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2011 181,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 168,957 miles

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

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2010 168,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2009 156,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 145,466 miles

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

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

sterring cupling starting to perished

sterring rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2008 145,466 miles

sterring cupling starting to perished

sterring rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 130,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 130,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

slight blow from centre exhaust box assembly

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2006 116,376 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 116,146 miles

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

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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R839 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green 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 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 R839 DNP, 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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R839 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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