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R265 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

most brake pipe unions rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2017 144,023 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 127,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 124,583 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 113,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,731 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF swivel leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,400 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,137 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,137 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 96,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,021 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R265 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R265 FFG, 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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What year was R265 FFG registered?

R265 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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