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R880 VNT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,550 mi
Last recorded211,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 VNT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 211,550 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 211,550 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 189,605 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 189,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 167,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 167,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 140,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 140,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 117,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to visually check front and rear pads

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 93,327 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R880 VNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R880 VNT, 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 R880 VNT registered?

R880 VNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R880 VNT safe to buy?

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