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R117 FNG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,504 mi
Last recorded260,504 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FNG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 260,504 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 240,788 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 231,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 223,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 213,855 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 213,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 198,086 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 198,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 191,006 miles

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

Nearside front hub seal slight leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 180,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 171,035 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 160,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 147,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 140,772 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 140,772 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 122,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,878 miles

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

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

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

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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R117 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R117 FNG, 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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R117 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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