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R441 GSC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 GSC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 155,715 miles

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

fuel lines corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 155,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing both (3.5.1l)

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

fuel lines corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,004 miles

All failed items (x 7) have been plate welded & covered in thick undersealer.

all steering and suspension components corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear diff body mounting plate corroded

vehicle chassis structure corroded all over

Fail 9 Dec 2015 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

all steering and suspension components corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear diff body mounting plate corroded

vehicle chassis structure corroded all over

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,545 miles

Body mounting areas corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 138,473 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Body mounting areas corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 133,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,499 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,000 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F obligatory mirror outer cover broken, taped up

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear prop hardy splicer slight play

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 114,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 109,891 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 109,891 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,352 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,451 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 87,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 79,271 miles

Wear in handbrake compensators and shoe cross bars.Some corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Fail 9 Aug 2005 79,271 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise fuel injector cleaner,emissions high.

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

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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R441 GSC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 R441 GSC, 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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R441 GSC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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