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R351 KAF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

236,135 mi
Last recorded236,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 KAF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 236,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 233,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 229,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 225,013 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 224,961 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 218,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 212,906 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 212,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting bracket (attached to back axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 207,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2018 204,575 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 204,575 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 201,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both 3rd row. (5.2.2b)

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 198,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

various corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Mar 2016 191,275 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-tray fitted, restricted view of components.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 184,393 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak n/s/f

Pass 27 Mar 2014 181,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake needs adjustment

oil low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 178,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 178,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 172,592 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 172,592 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 162,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 162,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 151,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake long travel

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes worn/slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,925 miles

handbrake long travel

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes worn/slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 145,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 135,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 122,334 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R351 KAF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R351 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R351 KAF registered?

R351 KAF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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