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R844 HTY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,866 mi
Last recorded196,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 196,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 193,004 miles

hand brake sticking slightly service recomended n/sf a/roll bar link top bush worn n/s main a/roll bar bush starting to come out chassis+underside showing signsof corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2012 192,996 miles

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

hand brake sticking slightly service recomended n/sf a/roll bar link top bush worn n/s main a/roll bar bush starting to come out chassis+underside showing signsof corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 190,837 miles

h/brake on limit for reserve travel

o/sr a/roll slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 183,016 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 183,015 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 173,711 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 173,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 162,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 162,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,894 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 148,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 148,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 139,532 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 139,532 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R844 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R844 HTY, 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 R844 HTY registered?

R844 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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