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R288 XHY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,940 mi
Last recorded161,940 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 161,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 May 2023 154,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 May 2023 154,686 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 145,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 123,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,078 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,050 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,625 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 101,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 95,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 94,918 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 92,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 59,290 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 59,290 miles

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

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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R288 XHY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R288 XHY, 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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R288 XHY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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