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FKO 1L

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 1L
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,814 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,208 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,499 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,853 miles

movement in all steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2013 69,742 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

movement in all steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake has uneven application

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 56,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 55,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

offside rear tyre starting to crack up on inner wall.

slight play steering rack mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

offside rear tyre starting to crack up on inner wall.

slight play steering rack mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2005 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FKO 1L is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FKO 1L, 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 FKO 1L registered?

FKO 1L is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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