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R26 XOO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 XOO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 141,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,199 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 140,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 138,180 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 138,180 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 124,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 119,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 113,827 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 106,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 102,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,506 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 78,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,290 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R26 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R26 XOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R26 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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