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P637 RNF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,943 mi
Last recorded189,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 189,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under body and all bushes aged

Pass 13 May 2025 181,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under body and all bushes showing age

Pass 30 Jul 2021 170,438 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside & offside advise to replace (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bush's worn

chassis corrosion under vehicle

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

under vehicle covered in surface rust

Pass 14 Jan 2019 157,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 155,132 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake back plate rusty/corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,253 miles

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

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

rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,211 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 146,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis next to exhaust silencer (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 134,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff lock corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 133,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 133,729 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 101,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,795 miles

Repaires as fail 25/08 vt32 still currant

Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 85,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,575 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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P637 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P637 RNF, 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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P637 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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