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R998 EGU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

213,467 mi
Last recorded213,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 213,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 213,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 205,762 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 205,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 195,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 186,206 miles

Offside Front Step support corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 186,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Step support corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 178,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 163,735 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 163,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,947 miles

Oil leak ()

all suspension corroded and bushes and gaiters deteriorated

offside front chassis/body mounting corroded

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,401 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 148,805 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 148,805 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 145,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 145,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 142,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 138,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 136,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 133,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 129,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 125,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 111,247 miles

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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R998 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R998 EGU, 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 R998 EGU registered?

R998 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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