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R919 SWA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

299,980 mi
Last recorded299,980 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 SWA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 299,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2018 292,679 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Metal fuel breather pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 292,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure wheel arch rim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Metal fuel breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front door and wing damaged

Offside Front Door and wing damaged.

Offside Front Mud flap insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 289,201 miles

Offside Front side/step/insecure

Fail 26 May 2016 289,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear. (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft u/joint worn.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 284,899 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 284,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 279,526 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from o/s and n/s front swivel housings

Fail 16 Jan 2014 279,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from o/s and n/s front swivel housings

Pass 19 Jul 2012 268,416 miles

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

o/s and n/s front steering swivels slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 263,166 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 23 Jun 2011 263,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 4 Feb 2010 255,974 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 255,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 245,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

chip in o/s head light

Pass 18 Jan 2008 232,865 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 232,865 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 197,510 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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R919 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R919 SWA, 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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R919 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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