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R848 COE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,580 mi
Last recorded229,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 COE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 229,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 229,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 226,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 218,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 212,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 212,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 207,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 203,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 203,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 201,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 201,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 184,482 miles

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

front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 166,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 162,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 162,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 148,356 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s and n/d front hub seals starting to leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 130,805 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

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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R848 COE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R848 COE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R848 COE?

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What year was R848 COE registered?

R848 COE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R848 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 COE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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