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R980 EWT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,126 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 128,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 116,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,051 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,024 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 91,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R980 EWT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R980 EWT, 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 R980 EWT registered?

R980 EWT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R980 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 EWT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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