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R89 YCL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,764 mi
Last recorded204,764 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 204,764 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 191,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 182,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 11 Jun 2015 182,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all pipes greased

Pass 1 Apr 2014 169,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 157,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 157,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,128 miles

Both front anti-roll bar d-rubbers deteriorated at edges, no movement.

Cannot properly check 2 rearmost seatbelts as seats folded up.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge. Nearing legal limit.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency still low but working and within MOT tolerance.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 145,100 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front anti-roll bar d-rubbers deteriorated at edges, no movement.

Cannot properly check 2 rearmost seatbelts as seats folded up.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge. Nearing legal limit.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 134,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

adv. steering rack rubber mounting bushes slightly worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 134,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv. steering rack rubber mounting bushes slightly worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,164 miles

condition of steering mounting bushes borderline

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,476 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 113,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 104,383 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,337 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 96,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from rear heater pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,457 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R89 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R89 YCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R89 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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