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R388 XJV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,992 mi
Last recorded212,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 XJV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 212,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM MOUNT ON AXEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 211,785 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGHOUT O/S/F STEERING RACK SUPPORT BUSH WORN N/S/F WING HAS DUCK TAPE APPLIED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 211,188 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 26 Jul 2018 207,285 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 207,285 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK BUSH N/S (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 206,221 miles

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

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

Nearside STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSH WORN

O/S/F WHEEL STIFF WHEN ROTATED

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 206,221 miles

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSH WORN

O/S/F WHEEL STIFF WHEN ROTATED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 204,743 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 203,237 miles

adv rearcross x membe tube corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 201,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 200,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 200,046 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 198,012 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 196,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 194,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack slight on rubbles

Pass 16 Jul 2009 188,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 175,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 159,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 159,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 140,890 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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R388 XJV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R388 XJV, 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 R388 XJV registered?

R388 XJV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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