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R970 XAO

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 97,110 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,827 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 73,883 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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R970 XAO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R970 XAO, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R970 XAO registered?

R970 XAO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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