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R115 ABU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

249,844 mi
Last recorded249,844 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 ABU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 249,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 249,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 243,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 236,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 236,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 230,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 220,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 212,884 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 207,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 199,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 191,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 184,366 miles

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2015 178,141 miles

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,814 miles

both brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 14 Oct 2013 161,456 miles

brake pipe on rear axle starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 17 Sep 2012 155,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 144,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 136,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 128,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,289 miles

all 4 tyres tread depth worn low

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes splitting

both front wishbone front mounting bushes worn and splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R115 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R115 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R115 ABU registered?

R115 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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