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R996 NPY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,824 mi
Last recorded145,824 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 145,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 145,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

RH RACK BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 143,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RH RACK BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 135,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 135,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHED

Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,292 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 125,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 102,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R996 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R996 NPY, 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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R996 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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