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R384 VVW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,316 mi
Last recorded178,316 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 178,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushes slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

under body under sealed and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 174,642 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Underside of vehicle general corrosion

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,184 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 171,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 168,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 168,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 163,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 163,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 148,326 miles

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

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2017 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 143,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play to steering rack o/s mount bush

Fail 29 Nov 2016 136,495 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play to steering rack o/s mount bush

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre tread low

Fail 18 Dec 2015 129,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no plate condt

nsr tyre tread low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of all brake discs

Fail 2 Dec 2014 122,410 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of all brake pads and brake discs

some play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,260 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,877 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,416 miles

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

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

some screen damage

Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,581 miles

front flexi brake pipe conditions

n/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 95,692 miles

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

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

some screen damage

Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,768 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 90,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust condition poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,258 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 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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