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R839 YEC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,442 mi
Last recorded238,442 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 YEC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 238,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 235,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 226,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 212,133 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 212,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 194,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 168,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 152,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 132,984 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

axles brake hoses slightly tight/ insufficent free movement axles hanging/due to suspension raised

near side front headlamp glass lens cracked

Fail 18 May 2009 132,821 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

axles brake hoses slightly tight/ insufficent free movement axles hanging/due to suspension raised

engine oil level slightly low??

near side front headlamp glass lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 110,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 110,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 103,036 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 95,238 miles

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 YEC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R839 YEC, 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 R839 YEC registered?

R839 YEC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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