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R378 CCY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 CCY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 150,673 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 150,673 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,403 miles

n/s outter sill corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 143,403 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s outter sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 137,612 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,293 miles

both front shock absorber lower rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shock absorber lower rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,869 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,829 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,806 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front diff/ball socket leaking oil

rear wiper blade split

slight pull to the left when braking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 102,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,978 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 77,614 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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R378 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R378 CCY, 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 R378 CCY registered?

R378 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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