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L55 AFS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,773 mi
Last recorded176,773 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 AFS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 176,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 173,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 173,479 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end splitpin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cover split and suport bracket insecure (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint wishbone ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle anti tramp bar has broken away from rear axle (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced poor reading (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 170,315 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 165,749 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2014 165,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R arch trim

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 160,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

car undersealed at time of test

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2013 159,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 153,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake back plates deteriorated

both rear springs corroded

fuel lines corroded

underside of vehicle heavily back,waxoiled

Fail 20 Jun 2012 153,336 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle heavily back,waxoiled

Pass 17 Mar 2011 149,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF FLEXI HOSE, DETERIORATING CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADV REPLACE ASAP.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE SQUEAL, ON PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. ADV ATTN ASAP.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 149,360 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF FLEXI HOSE, DETERIORATING CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADV REPLACE ASAP.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE SQUEAL, ON PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. ADV ATTN ASAP.

Pass 6 Jan 2010

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake adjustment

Fail 24 Dec 2009 143,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 134,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,080 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 119,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 108,839 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 108,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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L55 AFS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L55 AFS, 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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L55 AFS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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