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R865 HGJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

297,590 mi
Last recorded297,590 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 297,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 297,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 296,664 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Nov 2019 296,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 296,128 miles

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 295,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Steering arm from rack box slight play in ball joint

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak (gearbox area)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 293,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 290,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2014 287,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 285,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 284,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 283,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 283,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 281,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 279,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 271,485 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 264,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 259,775 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R865 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R865 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R865 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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