MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion under body various areas (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres worn close to limit
covers fitted underbody possible corrosion
nearside and offside inner sill slightly corroded and covered in underseal
slight corrosion under body various areas
slight play in rack ends
under body sprayed in under seal
under trays fitted
vehicle chassis corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
back plate corroded
brake pipes front and rear coverd in grease
front coil spring slighty corroded
front suspension parts corroded
front to rear chassie rales corroded
under body corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion exhaust system/components
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion exhaust system/components
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Slight play in n/s steering rack mtg.rubber bush.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
advise slight poor beam image to the n/s headlamp
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A7 VVT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 A7 VVT, 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 A7 VVT registered?
A7 VVT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is A7 VVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A7 VVT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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