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R198 TLO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,007 mi
Last recorded155,007 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 155,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,112 miles

Offside side step loose not likely to come adrift

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,261 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

both rear most seats missing

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/r door moulding insercure

Fail 20 Oct 2017 144,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak from injector pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

n/s/r door moulding insercure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

both rear most seats missing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 141,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

coil springs corroded all

Fail 13 Sep 2016 141,783 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill box sections (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in some steering components

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,418 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some free play detected at steering wheel

some wear detected in steering components/idler

Fail 5 Aug 2015 139,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some free play detected at steering wheel

some wear detected in steering components/idler

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,647 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 136,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front secondary main beam not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all coilsprings corroded

all tyres perished on sidewalls

exhaust system deteriated

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

all tyres starting to perish slightly on tread pattern

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

slight play in all steering compoents

Fail 19 Oct 2011 128,820 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lamp units slightly damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering compoents

Pass 19 Oct 2011 128,820 miles

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamp units slightly damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering compoents

Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,119 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no rear seats at time of test

steering balls corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,039 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,037 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 115,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 107,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear detected in steering components

Pass 14 Sep 2005 94,432 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 94,365 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R198 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 R198 TLO, 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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R198 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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