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R301 CRP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 CRP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,695 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 82,530 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,785 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,157 miles

chassis corroded

rear diff corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,829 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,127 miles

chassis very corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis very corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,355 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,185 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever slightly siezed n/s

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,835 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,444 miles

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,153 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 70,143 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,780 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 66,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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R301 CRP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R301 CRP, 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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What year was R301 CRP registered?

R301 CRP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R301 CRP shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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