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R987 JMV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,160 mi
Last recorded237,160 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 JMV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 237,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both rear tyres slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 227,541 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 216,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 216,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 204,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 192,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 192,929 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 185,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 176,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 167,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 154,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 140,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 125,708 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 125,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 115,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 115,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R987 JMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R987 JMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R987 JMV registered?

R987 JMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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