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R295 PEF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,805 mi
Last recorded124,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 124,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure on rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,960 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 108,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,269 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise fuel pipe corroded

advise rack seeping

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,470 miles

front chassis rails corroding.

rear chassis rails and x-members, shock plates corroding.

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers, recommend replacement soon.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front chassis rails corroding.

rear chassis rails and x-members, shock plates corroding.

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers, recommend replacement soon.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,470 miles

slight play in all steering joints

slight rust under body

steering rack bushs perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 96,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in all steering joints

slight rust under body

steering rack bushs perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,470 miles

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

advise park brake travel

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

unable to fully inspect condition of all brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,420 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes look to be corroded going into rear clips

advise parking brake travel

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

advise unable to fully inspect condition of all brake pads

strong avdive water leaking from rear compartment heater pipe

Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front to rear brake pipes look to be corroded going into rear clips

advise parking brake travel

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

advise unable to fully inspect condition of all brake pads

strong avdive water leaking from rear compartment heater pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,087 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pad thickness

Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack

steering rack mounts soft

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack

steering rack mounts soft

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 93,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 93,431 miles

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

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

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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R295 PEF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R295 PEF, 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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R295 PEF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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