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R297 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

217,112 mi
Last recorded217,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 217,112 miles

n/s reverse light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip on lense (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front exhaust pipe bandaged

internal headlamp adjustor deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s ands n/s front hub oil seals weeping

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

rear bumper slightly corroded

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 13 Jun 2017 217,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip on lense (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front exhaust pipe bandaged

internal headlamp adjustor deteriorated

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f inner wing panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s ands n/s front hub oil seals weeping

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

rear bumper slightly corroded

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Jul 2016 205,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end link bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end link bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal stiff in operation

internal headlamp adjustor in poor condition

rear bumper, slightly corroded

rear seats have been removed

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Jul 2016 205,114 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front panhard rod,,, o/s bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end link bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end link bushes,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal stiff in operation

internal headlamp adjustor in poor condition

rear bumper, slightly corroded

rear seats have been removed

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 190,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated,, recommend replace

internal headlamp adjustor in poor condition

rear seats removed

rear wiper rubber split

slight wear brake pedal rubber,

Fail 11 Jun 2015 190,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated,, recommend replace

internal headlamp adjustor in poor condition

rear seats removed

rear wiper rubber split

slight wear brake pedal rubber,

Pass 14 Mar 2014 174,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air conditioning drive belt missing

nearside front hub leaking oil

nearside headlamp chipped

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Mar 2014 174,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air conditioning drive belt missing

nearside front hub leaking oil

nearside headlamp chipped

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Mar 2013 149,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear prop shaft uj joint slight wear

Fail 16 Mar 2012 127,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise operation of abs light, recommend check system

front brakes very slightly pull to nearside when braking, recommend check

Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise operation of abs light, recommend check system

front brakes very slightly pull to nearside when braking, recommend check

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 104,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,396 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 122,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,168 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 215,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 215,609 miles

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

Lower Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 202,619 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 180,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 180,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2005 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R297 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R297 FFG, 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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R297 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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