MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded on outside
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight blow on exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded on outside
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight blow on exhaust silencer
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipes corroded front to back
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle corroded underneath
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking from by hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipes corroded front to back
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle corroded underneath
Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Brake disc badly corroded
Offside Rear tyre close to limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear flexible fuel pipe damp
Slight play in front ball joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Brake disc badly corroded
Offside Rear tyre close to limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear flexible fuel pipe damp
Slight play in front ball joints
Wires at rear insecure
Offside rear brake disc corroded on outer edge
Slight blow on exhaust box
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc rusty
Rear Bump stops loose in spring
Stone chip zone b
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc rusty
Rear Bump stops loose in spring
Stone chip zone b
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake Disc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake Disc corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake Disc Rusty
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake Disc Rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake discs rusty
rear seat belts not tested in boot
travel in foot brake
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake discs rusty
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear seat belts not tested in boot
travel in foot brake
Centre Fuel Pipes Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake Discs Rusty
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
under guards fitted to underside
vehicle rusty underneath
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Fuel Pipes Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake Discs Rusty
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
under guards fitted to underside
vehicle rusty underneath
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R197 FNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R197 FNB, 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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R197 FNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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