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R26 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

246,108 mi
Last recorded246,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 246,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 246,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 241,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 237,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 237,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 230,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 227,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 221,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 211,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 204,478 miles

Offside wing mirror deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 204,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wing mirror deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 195,472 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 195,466 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 186,463 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 186,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner bushes (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure both mounting bushes (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 177,035 miles

Nearside Front rack end in steering rack has excess mouvment advisory only

Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,820 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 158,613 miles

grease residue around n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating

n/s/f brake hose deteriating

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray / rear most ear belts partialy tested seats folded away

slight dampness to steering rack gaiters

Fail 17 May 2013 158,613 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

grease residue around n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating

n/s/f brake hose deteriating

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray / rear most ear belts partialy tested seats folded away

slight dampness to steering rack gaiters

Pass 19 May 2012 154,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

batteries insecure

restricted view of rear brake pads

steering rack moving slightly within its mounts

Fail 19 May 2012 154,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

batteries insecure

restricted view of rear brake pads

steering rack moving slightly within its mounts

Pass 27 May 2011 146,885 miles

batterys insecure

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake hoses deteriating

general under body corosion

nail and screw in n/s/r tyre / tyre wearing on edges and starting to deteriare

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear number plate feels loose

some corosion to exhaust system

some play in steering rack mounting bushes

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver / rear seats folded away

windscreen washers seem a little weak

Fail 23 May 2011 146,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

batterys insecure

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake hoses deteriating

general under body corosion

nail and screw in n/s/r tyre / tyre wearing on edges and starting to deteriare

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

rear number plate feels loose

some corosion to exhaust system

some play in steering rack mounting bushes

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver / rear seats folded away

windscreen washers seem a little weak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 135,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 130,883 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2008 125,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2007 120,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 108,785 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R26 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R26 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R26 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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