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R897 VLL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,490 mi
Last recorded59,490 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 VLL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,405 miles

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

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

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

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 27 May 2015 57,465 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 57,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,838 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

steering rack mounting have slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,762 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,812 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,061 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 36,234 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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R897 VLL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 R897 VLL, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R897 VLL registered?

R897 VLL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R897 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 VLL 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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