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R197 TEP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,227 mi
Last recorded74,227 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 TEP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 74,227 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,004 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 69,329 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 68,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front non obligatory main beam lamp not working

some adjustment to park level travel advised

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front non obligatory main beam lamp not working

some adjustment to park level travel advised

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,609 miles

manifold downpipe has slight blow ,and broken off stud ...slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes ...nearside rear shock is damp ,but still works

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

manifold downpipe has slight blow ,and broken off stud ...slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes ...nearside rear shock is damp ,but still works

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R197 TEP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R197 TEP, 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.

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What year was R197 TEP registered?

R197 TEP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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