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OIL 9626

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9626
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 92,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,428 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,817 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,161 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,599 miles

all tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slits in tread no cords showing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slits in tread no cords showing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,832 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,665 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,262 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,056 miles

all tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,682 miles

Oil leak

both batteries insecure

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

slight seepage of grease from prop shaft

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,757 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 65,272 miles

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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OIL 9626 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIL 9626, 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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What year was OIL 9626 registered?

OIL 9626 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is OIL 9626 safe to buy?

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