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NCC 714

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,223 mi
Last recorded178,223 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCC 714
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 178,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several body mounting bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion to chassis at nearside rear suspension mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2019 173,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 14 Dec 2017 168,800 miles

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

play in steering rack ends

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush

unable to check front brake pads properly with wheels on

vehicle pulling slightly to right under braking

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

wear in steering rack mounting bushes, unable to check properly due to cover

Fail 13 Dec 2017 168,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16h (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

play in steering rack ends

unable to check front brake pads properly with wheels on

vehicle pulling slightly to right under braking

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

wear in steering rack mounting bushes, unable to check properly due to cover

Pass 16 Nov 2016 165,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet catch sticking

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front + rear coil springs

exhaust corroded + slight blow on centre box

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + damaged on tread [265/70/16h]

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight wear + movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2016 165,288 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet catch sticking

centre brake light inop

corrosion in front + rear coil springs

exhaust corroded + slight blow on centre box

handbrake warning light staying on

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + damaged on tread [265/70/16h]

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight wear + movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2015 161,618 miles

centre brake light inop

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

slight blow on exhaust centre box

slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting D bushes

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 156,482 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

screw in n/s/r tyre

unable to check brake linings with wheels on

vehicle pulling slightly to right under braking

Fail 17 Nov 2014 156,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

screw in n/s/r tyre

unable to check brake linings with wheels on

vehicle pulling slightly to right under braking

Pass 18 Nov 2013 150,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear body to chassis mounting bush splitting.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 150,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear body to chassis mounting bush splitting.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 142,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 142,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 131,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 123,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 114,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,583 miles

Play in n/s rear top shocker bushes.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 97,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,581 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)

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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NCC 714 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCC 714, 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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NCC 714 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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