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R898 XDM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

319,487 mi
Last recorded319,487 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 319,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 306,753 miles

Nearside power steering rack gator clip missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2021 296,442 miles

Nearside Front anti roll links bushes perished

Offside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Fail 24 Aug 2021 296,022 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll links bushes perished

Offside Front anti roll link bushes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 286,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 276,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 266,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 259,430 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 250,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 241,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 228,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 215,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 203,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 195,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

object fitted to bonnett but does not have sharp edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 188,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 179,401 miles

emblem on bonnett

Pass 14 Aug 2008 169,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 158,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 149,436 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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R898 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R898 XDM, 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 R898 XDM registered?

R898 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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