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A11 AHR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 AHR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 169,422 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 169,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 166,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 163,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 160,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 157,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 151,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump is slightly damp

Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 125,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,874 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 110,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 101,836 miles

front & rear registration slightly faded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,079 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 85,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 85,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 78,345 miles

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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A11 AHR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A11 AHR, 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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What year was A11 AHR registered?

A11 AHR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for A11 AHR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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