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V197 NGW

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 NGW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 76,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Possible tracking problem

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,575 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers lower bushes persihed

both rear tyres persihed

offside front tyre worn slight inner egde

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers lower bushes persihed

both rear tyres persihed

offside front tyre worn slight inner egde

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,381 miles

steering rack mounts flexing near side rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2007 43,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracked steering rack mounts flexing

Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,901 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked

steering rack mounts flexing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,048 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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V197 NGW is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 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 V197 NGW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V197 NGW is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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