MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Electrical wiring insecure both front ABS wires (4.11 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside and wheel arches rusty
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure both front ABS wires (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Bumper insecure corner ()
Oil leak ()
chassis very rusty
corrosion to o/s/r sill area but not with in prescribed area
slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes
under side very rusty also various suspension components
Fuel system component leaking pipe from tank under rear of car (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount/ chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Bumper insecure corner ()
Oil leak ()
chassis very rusty
corrosion to o/s/r sill area but not with in prescribed area
slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes
under side very rusty also various suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
ball joint dust covers cracking
offside front tyre wearing uneven
rear axle and motor on axle corroded
rear crossmember corroded
suspension and brakes very rusty
underside very rusty
motor on rear axle outer casing cracked open
play in rack mounts
slight play in inner rack mounts
steering suspension and brake components very rusty
underside rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 way to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
motor on rear axle outer casing cracked open
play in rack mounts
slight play in inner rack mounts
steering suspension and brake components very rusty
underside rusty
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear bumpstops missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre and rear corroded
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear bumpstops missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre and rear corroded
rear crossmember corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis very rusty
dampness around top of fuel tank and filler hoses no visable leak detected
front brake pipes slightly corroded
tow bar very rusty
underside rusty
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis very rusty
dampness around top of fuel tank and filler hoses no visable leak detected
front brake pipes slightly corroded
tow bar very rusty
underside rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler neck corroded
offside rear bumpstop missing
offside rear tyre worn uneven
steering rack bushes wearing.
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler neck corroded
offside rear bumpstop missing
offside rear disc badly corroded
offside rear tyre worn uneven
steering rack bushes wearing.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight fray rear centre seat belt
slight movementsteering rack rubber bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
slight fray rear centre seat belt
slight movementsteering rack rubber bushes
slight rust on steel brake pipes
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lap belt on centre seats slightly frayed
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play offside rack arm
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R278 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R278 FNG, 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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R278 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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