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R155 MFA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,538 mi
Last recorded292,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 MFA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 292,538 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 292,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 282,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 268,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 255,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 245,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 237,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 224,575 miles

All Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 15 Jun 2018 214,072 miles

All Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fail 15 Jun 2018 214,072 miles

All Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 200,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 200,135 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 189,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 181,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 181,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 169,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 150,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 140,052 miles

vehicle presented with rear row seats folded/boot full. rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Oct 2010 132,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 132,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 124,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,912 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,077 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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R155 MFA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R155 MFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R155 MFA registered?

R155 MFA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R155 MFA safe to buy?

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