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R988 GNB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 GNB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,195 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all suspension componants corroded

front discs inner faces corroded

front swivels corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front swivels corroded

travel in handbrake

Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front swivels corroded

travel in footbrake

travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,550 miles

lower steering column bush worn out

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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R988 GNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R988 GNB, 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 R988 GNB registered?

R988 GNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R988 GNB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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