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R999 MDL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,373 mi
Last recorded155,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 155,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to the exhaust

no clear veiw to the front or rear brake pads

ns wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 138,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 138,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 118,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel pipes slightly rusty in places

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside, and cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 100,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,462 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 60,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

all wheels have one nut different to the rest

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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R999 MDL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser 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 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 R999 MDL, 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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R999 MDL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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