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R282 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,027 mi
Last recorded203,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 203,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

horn sounds faded

nearside and offside front hubs have a slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks from various under bonnet pipes

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front hub

slight oil leak from rear diff

undercar brake pipes coated in grease

various suspension components corroded

vehicle has some under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2014 203,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

horn sounds faded

nearside and offside front hubs have a slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks from various under bonnet pipes

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front hub

slight oil leak from rear diff

undercar brake pipes coated in grease

various suspension components corroded

vehicle has some under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 196,893 miles

Play at offside rear driveshaft

Fail 7 Aug 2013 196,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 190,300 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 190,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 184,049 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 184,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 175,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 175,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 173,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 169,479 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 169,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 169,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

auto box fluid leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 166,596 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight weep o/s/f hub seal

Pass 17 Aug 2006 157,516 miles

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

offside parking brake lever partialy siezed

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R282 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R282 FFG, 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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R282 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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