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R85 TCH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,376 mi
Last recorded219,376 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TCH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 219,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front spot light inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2012 207,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 195,605 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure

nearside front spherical joint slightly weeping

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside front spherical joint slightly weeping

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but cannot see cords

steering box slightly weeping

Pass 13 Aug 2010 180,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight power steering leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 172,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 172,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 158,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 157,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 141,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front swivel housing leaking oil

Fail 23 Aug 2007 141,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside & offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 22 Nov 2006 134,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 121,668 miles

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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R85 TCH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R85 TCH, 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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R85 TCH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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