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R39 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,566 mi
Last recorded143,566 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 143,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 143,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front STEERING CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER DOES NOT PREVENT THE INGRESS OF DIRT

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 6 Apr 2023 143,524 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front STEERING CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER DOES NOT PREVENT THE INGRESS OF DIRT

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,755 miles

EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK BUT ONLY SEEPAGE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 142,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK BUT ONLY SEEPAGE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 137,281 miles

Front windscreen (centre) has minor chip

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion build up front and rear under carriage

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2019 135,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,425 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre slightly deteriorated offside rear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 130,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 112,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,884 miles

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

O/S rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 67,883 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

O/S rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,679 miles

N/S front flexible brake hose to axle is contaminated with oil; this may cause premature failure!!

Unable to test seat belts to numbers 6 & 7 seats as the seats have been removed.

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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R39 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R39 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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What year was R39 FFG registered?

R39 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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