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M333 FAT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,926 mi
Last recorded75,926 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 FAT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,926 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,926 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 170,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 170,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 163,875 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 163,875 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 159,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 159,632 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,877 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 150,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front and rear disc's pitted close to x/s

Pass 22 Jan 2009 150,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 146,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 146,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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M333 FAT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M333 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M333 FAT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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