1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · R430 SSA
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 142,517 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/02/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4164cc
R430 SSA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2011
- 142,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R430 SSA Mileage History
- 07/03/2006105,396 mi
- 20/03/2007111,003 mi+5,607 mi
- 19/03/2008118,777 mi+7,774 mi
- 18/03/2009126,576 mi+7,799 mi
- 23/03/2009126,576 mi
- 19/03/2010133,418 mi+6,842 mi
- 30/03/2010133,536 mi+118 mi
- 21/03/2011142,517 mi+8,981 mi
- 23/03/2011142,517 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R430 SSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (R430 SSA) between March 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
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