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R11 BUP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 BUP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2025 129,365 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 122,427 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,201 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 117,204 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective front flexi leaking gases (8.2.2.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills at rear and o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wheel bearing has movement

N/S/R tyre on 3mm and cracking

prop shaft rear seal leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,918 miles

handbrake near end of working travel

o/s track rod end worn

o/s/r backing plate missing

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,123 miles

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

heavy coat of underseal been applied not allowing full inspection of some parts

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

heavy coat of underseal been applied not allowing full inspection of some parts

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes undersealed

underbody underseal

Fail 1 Jul 2014 102,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,185 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,689 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 99,689 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,057 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,155 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,152 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn threough outer skin but not through cords yet

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,710 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,298 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 44,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 36,810 miles

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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R11 BUP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R11 BUP, 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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R11 BUP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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