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R271 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 135,217 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,678 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 144,959 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant pipes corroded.

steering rack has slight side to side movement.

Pass 16 May 2008 144,959 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant pipes corroded.

steering rack has slight side to side movement.

Pass 5 May 2007 125,925 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 125,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 109,380 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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R271 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R271 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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R271 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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