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R387 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Turquoise Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,603 mi
Last recorded213,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 213,603 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 213,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 204,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 9 Jul 2014 204,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2013 192,480 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 192,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2012 186,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 186,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 177,330 miles

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 170,108 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 170,103 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 153,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 153,619 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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R387 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Turquoise with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R387 FFG, 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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R387 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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