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R988 HVK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,994 mi
Last recorded197,994 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 HVK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 197,994 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 197,957 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 187,425 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 179,140 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 179,109 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 174,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 173,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 173,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 168,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 151,172 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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R988 HVK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R988 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

R988 HVK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R988 HVK safe to buy?

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