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A7 VVT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,177 mi
Last recorded230,177 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 230,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body various areas (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres worn close to limit

covers fitted underbody possible corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 224,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 217,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 205,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 184,372 miles

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

slight corrosion exhaust system/components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 184,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 167,936 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 167,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 160,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 147,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 147,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,432 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 141,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 134,168 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack mtg.rubber bush.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 128,448 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 126,857 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2005 100,492 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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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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A7 VVT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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