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R959 GHR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,094 mi
Last recorded185,094 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 GHR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 185,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 179,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 173,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 167,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 167,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 161,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 159,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 151,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,905 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,341 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,689 miles

BOTH REAR AND O/S/FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

METAL FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 125,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR AND O/S/FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

METAL FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 123,709 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 123,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

REAR DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 120,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,100 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2010 109,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,311 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2008 100,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 100,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 96,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,900 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,900 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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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R959 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R959 GHR, 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 R959 GHR registered?

R959 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R959 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 GHR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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