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R863 XKE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

270,210 mi
Last recorded270,210 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 XKE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 270,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 269,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 266,707 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 266,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 262,698 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 262,698 miles

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

Bonnet does not always secure in the closed position

Pass 7 Jan 2014 255,949 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 255,949 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 243,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 243,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 232,922 miles

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

handbrake is nearing the end of its free travel

n/s/r parking brake has reduced effort

Pass 6 Jan 2011 219,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 205,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 192,163 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 173,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 149,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 124,453 miles

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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R863 XKE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R863 XKE, 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 R863 XKE registered?

R863 XKE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R863 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 XKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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