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R319 FRT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

218,737 mi
Last recorded218,737 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 FRT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 218,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. All appears OK

Pass 31 Oct 2024 213,332 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D-bushes and link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. All appears OK

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 213,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D-bushes and link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 210,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. All appears OK

Fail 23 Oct 2023 210,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. All appears OK

Pass 20 Oct 2022 202,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, appears ok.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 200,054 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 197,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed, appears ok

Pass 30 Sep 2019 194,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 186,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 182,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 182,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 181,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 176,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 170,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 165,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 157,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 150,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 137,941 miles

Oil leak from N/S/F axle swivel joint not bad enough to affect other components

Pass 22 Aug 2009 132,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 127,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 121,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 116,552 miles

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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R319 FRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R319 FRT, 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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R319 FRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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