MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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?
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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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