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R331 VFL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,476 mi
Last recorded149,476 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 146,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 145,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalysts. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 145,056 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalysts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,286 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 144,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 143,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 139,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,817 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 129,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,542 miles

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

long travel on hand brake

slight play in all anti-roll bar end bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 116,200 miles

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

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

advise condition rear exhaust support mount

Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,672 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 104,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,830 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 93,500 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,855 miles

nearside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,392 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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R331 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R331 VFL, 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 R331 VFL registered?

R331 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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