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R963 OUS

1997 Toyota Crown

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,607 mi
Last recorded162,607 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 OUS
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 162,607 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 162,607 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 138,035 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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R963 OUS is a 1997 Toyota Crown in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Toyota Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R963 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R963 OUS registered?

R963 OUS is a 1997 Toyota Crown, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R963 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 OUS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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