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R942 UMO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,738 mi
Last recorded216,738 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 216,738 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2020 216,732 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch ,inner/outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2019 209,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 195,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 187,579 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 187,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front drop links perished

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 182,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play detected at offside steering rack inner joint

wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 174,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 174,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 167,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 167,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 160,720 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f mudflap loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 160,720 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f mudflap loose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 155,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight binding on handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2011 150,483 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 150,430 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 140,910 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 140,818 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,134 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 118,899 miles

n/s rear shock deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2008 118,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear shock deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2007 109,219 miles

n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded/broken

Pass 28 Feb 2006 93,468 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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R942 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R942 UMO, 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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R942 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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