MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
315,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OVERREAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine oil leak
oil leak from engine
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coolant leak offside front
oil leak from engine
Steering component damaged but serviceable steering coupling (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering component damaged but serviceable steering coupling (2.2.C.1d)
alternator belt missing
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R848 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R848 DGB, 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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R848 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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