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R847 OAO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 OAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,356 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 122,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 120,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 113,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 113,843 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 105,917 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 105,823 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R847 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R847 OAO, 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 R847 OAO registered?

R847 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R847 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 OAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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