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R118 YRT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,500 mi
Last recorded216,500 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 YRT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 216,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 213,066 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 207,137 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 207,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnett marked in crayon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 185,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 181,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 170,092 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,064 miles

Long parking brake lever travel

Play in nearside front wheel hub advise attention

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 163,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking under battery area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in nearside front wheel hub advise attention

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,159 miles

All four suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Engine smokey at idle speed

Pass 6 Feb 2016 137,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 137,014 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing play close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,105 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside rear inner and outer sills starting to rust slightly

Offside rear tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

Slight play in nearside front wheel hub

Fail 6 Feb 2015 122,015 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder

Offside rear inner and outer sills starting to rust slightly

Slight play in nearside front wheel hub

Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,126 miles

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

Long brake pedal travel

Slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,281 miles

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

nearside inner main beam not working

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,323 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,650 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R118 YRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 YRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R118 YRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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