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R384 EDV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,692 mi
Last recorded282,692 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 EDV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 282,692 miles

corrosion to body mounts rear crossmember nsr chassis

front back plates corroded

handbrake on just meet limit

Pass 26 Jan 2016 278,326 miles

long travel on handbrake low effort on os handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2015 272,901 miles

corrosion to body mounts and front back plates perishing to rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2014 267,848 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake back plates corroded

both running boards front support brackets corroded

brake pedal sinking when engine running but not to floor

chassis nearside center corroded and hold

chip in screen on limit

corrosion on chassis,subframes,steering and suspension componants some at an advance stage

corrosion underside in several places

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle/ diff area corroded and leaking oil

some ball joint boots perishing

some corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2014 267,848 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

both running boards front support brackets corroded

chassis nearside center corroded and hold

chip in screen on limit

corrosion on chassis,subframes,steering and suspension componants some at an advance stage

corrosion underside in several places

rear axle/ diff area corroded and leaking oil

some ball joint boots perishing

some corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 259,055 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes heavily rusted at rear

nearside chassis rusted and holed (outside prescribed area)

offside rear axle bumpstop missing

offside steering rack boot damp

rear differential and axle showing advanced signs of rust

several areas of chassis rusty(more so at rear

some play in offside steering rack

some rusting and pitting to rear discs

some travel at footbrake pedal with engine running

top of fueltank damp and pipes to top rusty(unable to tell how rusty-no visible leaks at time of test)

unable to tell if rear load sensor is working inside rubber cover

Fail 7 Feb 2013 259,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipes at rear over axle corroded (unable to reach or see clearly to tell how bad and would advise further inspection)

exhaust rear joint rusty and braking up

fuel pipes heavily rusted at rear

nearside chassis rusted and holed (outside prescribed area)

offside rear axle bumpstop missing

offside steering rack boot damp

rear differential and axle showing advanced signs of rust

several areas of chassis rusty(more so at rear

some play in offside steering rack

some rusting and pitting to rear discs

some travel at footbrake pedal with engine running

steering rack mounting bushes worn and some movement

top of fueltank damp and pipes to top rusty(unable to tell how rusty-no visible leaks at time of test)

unable to tell if rear load sensor is working inside rubber cover

Pass 23 Feb 2012 251,446 miles

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

movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when operared

rear diff corroded and leaking

some corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2012 251,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when operared

rear diff corroded and leaking

some corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 238,000 miles

front antiroll bar rear bushes deteriorating

some corrosion on brake pipes at front

some movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2010 219,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit on inside edge

offside steering rack boot damp

rear discs rusted and pitted

rear exhaust joint rusty

some corrosion to nearside and offside front springs

some movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

spare tyre tread low

stickers to nearside wiped area of windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2010 219,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit on inside edge

offside steering rack boot damp

rear discs rusted and pitted

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear inner brakepads appear low but unable to see how low

some corrosion to nearside and offside front springs

some movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

spare tyre tread low

stickers to nearside wiped area of windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 196,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 196,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to visually see rear brake pads.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 176,432 miles

engine noise when reving? steering rack movem ent on rubber mounts front flexy hoses cracking n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush u/s rear shocks in poor condition rear n/plate erratic idle

Pass 23 Feb 2007 158,397 miles

rear no late slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2006 138,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 138,638 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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R384 EDV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R384 EDV, 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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R384 EDV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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