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R856 TST

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,945 mi
Last recorded185,945 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TST
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 185,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 185,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise general chassis floor and mounting corrossion at all areas

Fail 8 Dec 2010 177,293 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 177,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 167,182 miles

Front axel slight seepage of oil

Fail 11 Dec 2009 167,179 miles

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

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front axel slight seepage of oil

Pass 20 Nov 2008 155,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 147,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 138,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 126,468 miles

o/s handbrake lever sticking slightly

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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R856 TST is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R856 TST, 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 R856 TST registered?

R856 TST is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R856 TST safe to buy?

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