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ExpiredMileage
200,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion underneath vehicle, full underseal advised
corrosion outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight play detected in steering rack mounting bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight play detected in steering rack mounting bushes
Nearside Advise body surface corrosion
Nearside Advise chassis surface corrosion
Nearside Advise body surface corrosion
Nearside Advise chassis surface corrosion
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes , greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Top of inner wheelarch / battery mount , corroded & holed . Battry secure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner sill ahead of wheel arch , NOT within a prescribed area , marked C
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis rail face , by lower trailing arm . Marked A (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Top of inner wing / battery mount , corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area . Battery secure
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Crossmember above towbar corroded & holed ,NOT within a prescribed area . Marked B
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes , greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Top of inner wheelarch / battery mount , corroded & holed . Battry secure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner sill ahead of wheel arch , NOT within a prescribed area , marked C
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis rail face , by lower trailing arm . Marked A (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Top of inner wing / battery mount , corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area . Battery secure
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Crossmember above towbar corroded & holed ,NOT within a prescribed area . Marked B
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank guard corroded & holed
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting , inner face of chassis , marked A (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member above towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Arrow on inner chass rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / front of wheel arch , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank guard corroded & holed
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting , inner face of chassis , marked A (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member above towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank surrounding poor condition
Nearside + offside front tyres cracking in tread
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside rear inner sill holed and corroded
Rear cross member poor condition corroded.
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank surrounding poor condition
Nearside + offside front tyres cracking in tread
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside rear inner sill holed and corroded
Rear cross member poor condition corroded.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front bumper damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread area (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank temporary repaired
rear boot seats stowed not checked
rear fuel tank guard corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle panard rod mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front bumper damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread area (4.1.E.1)
rear boot seats stowed not checked
rear fuel tank guard corroded
engine slightly smoking
headlamp pattern poor
rear axle corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake pipes to flexis corroding
both rear tyres perishing 265/75/16
rear chassis corroding advise oil spray
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake pipes to flexis corroding
both rear tyres perishing 265/75/16
engine slightly smoking
headlamp pattern poor
rear axle corroded
rear chassis corroding advise oil spray
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R177 RSW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R177 RSW, 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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R177 RSW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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