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R27 PVJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

341,666 mi
Last recorded341,666 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 341,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 333,410 miles

Both chassis rails corroding

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 333,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 310,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 301,815 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 301,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 299,633 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills rusted

front propshaft joint slight wear

Fail 12 Mar 2018 299,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills rusted

front propshaft joint slight wear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 279,805 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis rusted

handbrake travel

nearside front hub leaking

rear inner sills rusted

steering wheel freeplay

Fail 26 Oct 2016 279,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis rusted

handbrake travel

nearside front hub leaking

rear inner sills rusted

steering wheel freeplay

Pass 27 Oct 2015 221,842 miles

rear sills rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 221,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear sills rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 174,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions

front ball hubs condition

handbrake travel

offside rear sill rusted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 174,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emissions

front ball hubs condition

handbrake travel

offside rear sill rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2013
Fail 15 Oct 2012 156,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 156,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 150,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 150,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,628 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 143,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 127,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 110,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 110,982 miles

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

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

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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R27 PVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R27 PVJ, 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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R27 PVJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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