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R109 FND

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 FND
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,865 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,865 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,044 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack rubber bush mount has slight ply

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack rubber bush mount has slight ply

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both side rear tyre has slight cracks on tread

Fail 3 Dec 2014 76,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side rear tyre has slight cracks on tread

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,619 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 67,570 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 64,677 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 64,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,624 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,869 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,657 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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R109 FND is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R109 FND, 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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R109 FND is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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