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R942 AEV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,941 mi
Last recorded172,941 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 AEV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 172,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 172,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 169,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 163,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 154,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 154,764 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 152,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 148,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 142,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 136,515 miles

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

offside steering rack bush has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2009 132,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 119,356 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 119,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside front inner tyre edge bald

steering rack rubber mountings worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,489 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R942 AEV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R942 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R942 AEV registered?

R942 AEV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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